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Despite recent discussions, neither leader mentioned reaching an agreement in their post-call statements, and Anutin confirmed that no ceasefire had been established. When questioned about Trump’s assertion, Thailand’s foreign ministry directed reporters to his statement for clarification.
A Thai soldier was seen patrolling on a motorbike alongside a convoy of armored military vehicles near the conflict zone in the Kab Choeng district of Surin province, Thailand. Source: EPA / Rungroj Yongrit
On Saturday, a statement shared on Facebook by Manet highlighted his call with Trump and a previous discussion with Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim. Manet emphasized Cambodia’s commitment to pursuing peaceful resolutions to disputes, in accordance with an agreement made earlier in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, in October.
Since Monday, Cambodia and Thailand have been exchanging rocket and artillery fire along various points of their contested 817-kilometer border. This marks some of the most intense combat since the five-day confrontation in July, which was interrupted by Trump’s outreach to both nations’ leaders.
