Thailand - Cambodia conflict: Joint press release on special meeting in Putrajaya

THE Governments of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand issue this Joint Press Release following the Special Meeting chaired, hosted, and witnessed by Prime Minister Dauk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia and participated by Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, and co-organised by the United States of America with the active participation of the People’s Republic of China, to promote a peaceful resolution to the ongoing situation.

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Cambodia and Thailand agreed to an unconditional ceasefire starting July 28, with military and diplomatic meetings to follow.
ASEAN, led by Malaysia, will coordinate verification efforts and support peace implementation through joint mechanisms.
Leaders from the US and China are actively encouraging peaceful resolution, highlighting broad international backing for stability.

PM Hun Manet and Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai have expressed their positions and willingness for immediate ceasefire and return to normalcy.

The United States’ President Donald J. Trump has been in contact with the leaders of both countries urging the leaders to find peaceful solution to the situation.

The Chinese side has kept close contact with Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and relevant countries, to actively promote dialogue, ceasefire, and restoring peace.

The presence and collaboration of all parties underscore a shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and regional stability.

Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding, as follows:

i. an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, with effect from 24:00 hours (local time) on 28 July 2025. This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security;

ii. to convene informal meeting of regional commanders (Regional Military 1 and 2 on the Thai side and Regional Military 4 and 5 of the Cambodian side) at 07:00 hours on 29 July 2025, and followed by meeting with the Defence Attaches led by the Chair of ASEAN, if both sides agreed; and

iii. to convene a meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on 4 August 2025, to be hosted by Cambodia.

As the current Chair of ASEAN, Malaysia stands ready to coordinate an observer team to verify and ensure its implementation. Malaysia will also consult with fellow ASEAN Member States to participate in the observation effort, reflecting a regional commitment to supporting peace on the ground.

Both sides also agreed to resume direct communications between both Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and Defence Ministers.

The Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been instructed to develop a detailed mechanism for the implementation, verification, and reporting of the ceasefire. This mechanism will serve as a foundation for sustained peace and accountability.

The Meeting reaffirms the shared resolve of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand to uphold the principles of international law, peaceful co-existence, and multilateral cooperation in the pursuit of a just and lasting resolution to the situation.

The joint press release is issued by the governments of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand