• US President Donald Trump witnesses the signing of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia.
• The deal includes provisions for the release of Cambodian prisoners and the withdrawal of heavy artillery.
• Trump hailed the agreement as a significant accomplishment, calling it a "momentous day."
• Regional observers will ensure the peace agreement is upheld to prevent future conflicts.
• Both prime ministers thanked Trump for his mediation efforts, with Cambodia nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

On Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, US President Donald Trump presided over the signing of a significant peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, aimed at resolving a longstanding border dispute. The pact comes after escalating tensions that resulted in deadly clashes earlier this year, reportedly resulting in over 40 casualties and displacing thousands. "On behalf of the U.S., I’m proud to help settle this conflict and forge a future for the region," Trump stated during the ceremony attended by both Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet according to Channel News Asia and India Times.

The newly signed agreement includes provisions for Thailand to release 18 Cambodian prisoners of war on humanitarian grounds and requires both nations to withdraw heavy weapons from the border regions. Furthermore, the arrangement establishes an observer system involving ASEAN members, tasked with ensuring compliance with the ceasefire terms. Trump referred to the peace deal as a “monumental step,” emphasizing its potential to save “millions of lives,” according to The Jakarta Post and AA.

The signing ceremony marks a pivotal moment in Trump's second presidency and underscores his desire to be recognized as a global peacemaker. Speaking at the event, he claimed to have resolved several international conflicts and advised that such achievements come with economic ties and mutual cooperation. “We did something that a lot of people said couldn’t be done,” he declared, reinforcing his role in brokering the agreement, according to South China Morning Post and India Times.

In his remarks, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet labeled the event a “historic day” and announced that Cambodia had nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, reflecting the gratitude of the Cambodian people for his involvement. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul also expressed optimism about the agreement, stating that it lays the groundwork for lasting peace and stability in the region, as noted by The Hill and BBC.