Trump: Following a truce between Thailand and Cambodia, declares, “The United States has become the real United Nations.”

Trump: Following weeks of border violence that left over 500,000 people homeless and 100 dead, US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised the truce agreed between Thailand and Cambodia and congratulated both countries’ leaders.

Trump responded to the news by praising the leaders, stating, “I want to congratulate both great leaders on their brilliance in coming to this rapid and very fair conclusion.”

Trump referred to the arrangement as “FAST & DECISIVE, as all of these situations should be!” on his Truth Social platform. He said that the US, which joined China and Malaysia in mediation attempts, was “proud to help.”

Trump attributed the truce to his larger involvement in resolving international disputes. He said that “perhaps the United States has become the REAL United Nations,” stating that “The United Nations must start getting active and involved in WORLD PEACE!” He made this statement before to his planned Sunday meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine.

Additionally, Trump claimed responsibility for a previous ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, which collapsed when hostilities erupted along the border once again earlier this month.

In addition to praising the truce on Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Thailand and Cambodia to “immediately honour this commitment.”

The deal comes after weeks of fierce fighting along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, which resulted in over 500,000 people being displaced and over 100 fatalities.

To reduce tensions, both nations have agreed to a “immediate ceasefire,” which will take effect on Saturday at 12:00 noon (local time).

Following the Third Special General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting at the Prum-Ban Pak Kard International Point of Entry, a Joint Statement detailing the terms of the agreement was released.

In accordance with the UN Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, the statement emphasized “the importance of conducting discussions on the peaceful settlement of disputes in an atmosphere of trust, sincerity, good faith, fairness, and mutual respect,” characterizing the action as opening the door to a new era of peace and collaboration.

The statement also cited the statement made by the ASEAN Chair after the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on December 22.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire deal signed on July 28 and previous bilateral accords, as well as their promise to abstain from the threat or use of force.

The two sides agreed to “an immediate ceasefire after the time of signature of this Joint Statement with effect from 12:00 hours noon (local time) on 27 December 2025,” which covers all forms of weapons, including attacks on civilians, civilian objects, and infrastructure, as well as military targets across all areas, as part of specific de-escalation steps.

Additionally, the statement emphasized that “both sides must avoid unprovoked firing or advancement or movement of troops towards the other side’s positions or troops,” emphasizing that the ceasefire “must not be violated under any circumstances.”

Along with putting an end to hostilities, the agreement included cooperation on humanitarian demining via the Joint Coordinating Task Force and restated obligations made under the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines.

Additionally, both nations decided to increase their collaboration on international crimes, such as human trafficking and computer frauds.

It said that demining will follow established SOPs. “Both sides reaffirm their obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mine and on Their Destruction (Ottawa Convention),” the statement read.

It said that “Both sides agree to adhere to the Action Plan for Cooperation on the Prevention and Suppression of Transnational Crimes, including Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking.”

In line with the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration on October 26, the joint statement said that 18 Cambodian troops will be sent back after the ceasefire had been completely respected for 72 hours as part of steps to boost trust.

General Tea Seiha, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Cambodia, and General Nattaphon Narkphanit, the Minister of Defense of Thailand, co-chaired the GBC meeting. The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) was present as an observer.

With ASEAN playing a key role in mediation efforts meant to ensure peace, stability, and collaboration, the truce coincides with more general regional concerns.