Cambodian PM and US President Talk on Phone about Cambodian-Thai Border Issue

Chhay Sophal

Phnom Penh (15 November 2025): Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet had a phone discussion with US President Donald Trump on Friday night to discuss the developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border, with the aim of continuing the implementation of peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.

“On behalf of Cambodian citizens, I expressed my sincere thanks to President Trump for his initiative which contribute to the establishment of a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, as well as for achieving the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration to seek lasting peace for Cambodia and Thailand,” Hun Manet wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday morning

“I also reiterated Cambodia’s firm commitment to upholding the spirit of the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration and expressed hope that both sides will continue to work together in line with the principles and bilateral mechanisms agreed upon, including humanitarian demining along the border” he wrote.

In his response, President Trump emphasized his clear position that he wishes to see lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand, Hun Manet writing adding that President Trump will continue to closely monitor this matter to ensure that no armed clashes reoccur along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

Hun Manet reaffirmed that Cambodia continues to maintain its position of resolving border issues peacefully, in accordance with the principles and mechanisms previously agreed upon, in order to resolve the Cambodia–Thailand border issue and build lasting peace between the two countries.