Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has been brought to a halt, declaring that the two nations will return to peace following the signing of a new ceasefire agreement. Trump shared the news through his social media platform, Truth Social, assuring that the fighting will cease momentarily as per the recently agreed treaty.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump extended his congratulations to the leaders of both countries for their effective resolution of the conflict, praising them for reaching a swift and fair conclusion. He emphasized the speed and decisiveness of the agreement, expressing his belief that all such situations should be resolved in a similar manner.

In his statement, Trump criticized the United Nations, suggesting that the United States has taken on the role of the global peacekeeper due to the UN's limited involvement in resolving international conflicts. He urged the organization to become more active in promoting world peace.

The ceasefire agreement was signed by Cambodia and Thailand on Saturday, putting an end to nearly 20 days of clashes that resulted in the deaths of approximately 99 people and the displacement of nearly 1 million civilians along their disputed border. The violence reignited on December 8 following a border skirmish that injured two Thai soldiers. In total, the conflict claimed the lives of 26 Thai soldiers and a civilian, with an additional 41 civilians dying from related effects, as reported by Thai authorities. Cambodia's Interior Ministry reported that 31 Cambodian civilians were killed.

The latest truce reaffirms an earlier ceasefire that concluded five days of fighting in July, which left at least 48 people dead. The initial ceasefire was facilitated by the US, China, and Malaysia, and was formalized during a regional meeting in Kuala Lumpur in October.