Hun Manet, Malaysia and US Leaders Push for Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has engaged in high‑level phone discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump in a renewed push to halt fighting between Cambodia and Thailand and restore peace in line with the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration.

Hun Manet said he spoke with Anwar on December 11 and with Trump on December 12, focusing on practical steps both neighbours could take to revive a ceasefire and reduce tensions along their shared frontier. He thanked both leaders for their efforts to support sustained peace and cooperation in the region.

In social media posts, Hun Manet reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful dispute resolution, stressing that his government remains dedicated to diplomatic solutions rather than escalation.

A key proposal from the Cambodian leader was the use of satellite imagery and intelligence capabilities from the United States and Malaysia to transparently determine which side initiated the latest outbreak of violence on December 7, 2025. According to Hun Manet, reviewing imagery from the time of the incident and the following 24 hours would provide a fact‑based path toward accountability and reduce mistrust between the two militaries.

The border conflict, which has repeatedly flared this year, stems from longstanding territorial disputes and disagreement over the interpretation of historic boundary demarcations. A previous ceasefire and the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord were brokered in October 2025 with ASEAN support, but recent clashes have strained the truce.

Cambodian officials emphasized their readiness to cooperate fully with third‑party verification if needed, positioning transparency as essential to rebuilding confidence and preventing future outbreaks of hostilities.