The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire beginning at midnight tonight, announced H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, during a press conference following a closed-door meeting in Putrajaya this afternoon.
According to a joint press release read by Prime Minister Anwar, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister H.E. Phumtham Wechayachai reached a consensus on the following key points:
1- an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, with effect from 24:00 hours (local time) on July 28, 2025. This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security.
2- 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 July 29 2025, and followed by meeting with the Defence Attaches led by the Chair of ASEAN, if both sides agreed; and
3- to convene a meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on August 4, 2025, to be hosted by Cambodia.
Prime Minister Anwar statedthat 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, H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim added.
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, he underlined.
“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 emphasised.
This special meeting was 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.
