THAILAND has expressed hope that the peace agreement set to be signed with Cambodia this Sunday will represent more than a symbolic gesture of diplomacy, reflecting instead a firm commitment to achieving genuine peace on the ground.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said both nations were moving forward in peace negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing tensions along their shared border.
He noted that Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, has played a vital role in facilitating constructive and peaceful dialogue between the two sides, serving as a bridge for renewed bilateral engagement.
“Assistance from other parties is much appreciated, but progress has been made because both sides are genuinely committed and serious about addressing these issues.
“So, we hope that if all goes well by 26 October, we will be able to sign an agreement in the presence of President Trump and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,” Sihasak said in a special interview held ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
He added that the move marks an important step towards building confidence between the two neighbours after years of strained diplomatic relations caused by border and security disputes.
US President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to be in Kuala Lumpur this weekend, is expected to witness the signing ceremony of the joint declaration between Thailand and Cambodia, to be known as the Kuala Lumpur Agreement, on 26 October.
On 28 July, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted a crucial meeting in Putrajaya between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, which successfully helped to ease cross-border tensions between the two nations. - - October 25, 2025
