As part of the first phase of the agreement, Cambodia will start to withdraw heavy weaponry and Thailand will release prisoners from Cambodia. To make sure the fighting doesn’t resume, regional observers will keep an eye on the situation.
“We accomplished something that many people believed was impossible,” Trump remarked. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the accord establishes “the building blocks for a lasting peace,” while Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet referred to it as a “historic day. Shortly before 0200 GMT, Trump landed in the capital of Malaysia, where he waved both the Malaysian and American flags while performing his signature campaign trail dance with local artists.
The president inked economic pacts with Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, some of which sought to expand trade in vital minerals. Due to China’s limited exports of essential components for technology production, the US wishes to become less dependent on it.
For the sake of our people’s security, well-being, and quality of life, it is crucial that we work together as willing partners to create secure and efficient supply chains, stated US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
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