Kuala Lumpur (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Malaysia on October 26, according to Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, who also expressed expectation of witnessing a ceasefire agreement between Southeast Asian neighbors Thailand and Cambodia at an upcoming summit of Southeast Asian nations.
Tension between Thailand and Cambodia over undemarcated points exploded into a deadly five-day confrontation in July, killing at least 48 and temporarily displacing hundreds of thousands in their most harmful fighting in more than a decade.
Malaysia brokered an initial ceasefire on July 28, ending the clashes after persistent efforts by Anwar and phone calls by Trump to the leaders of both sides’ nations.
What is the significance of the Kuala Lumpur Accord?
“During the summit, we hope to see the signing of a declaration, known as the Kuala Lumpur Accord, between these two neighbours to ensure peace and a lasting ceasefire,”
Mohamad told the media.
He was referring to a meeting of ASEAN leaders scheduled to take place from October 26 to October 28 in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital. Leaders from all 10 member countries and key trading partners like China, Japan, Russia, and the United States will attend the summit.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is the current ASEAN chair, stated that Trump will participate in the meetings.
Malaysia and the United States will work together to promote a wider ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. This agreement will involve both countries removing all mines and heavy artillery from their shared borders, Mohamad said.
The East Asia Summit scheduled for this month’s ASEAN meeting will release a chairman’s statement instead of a joint statement because the United States objected to the use of the word “inclusivity,” Mohamad mentioned, but did not provide further details.
How severe was the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict in July?
The conflict, which involved Thailand and Cambodia, erupted on July 24, 2025, in the disputed border area fractionally adjacent to the Emerald Triangle. By the commencement of the hostilities, it seemed to have started with mutual accusations of incursions and/or attacks.
Cambodians soldiers appeared to have approached Thai positions near the Ta Muen Thom temple, and the two sides exchanged artillery or rocket fire. As the conflict developed, Thailand made airstrikes with F-16 fighter jets targeting Cambodian military-related positions. Cambodia reported that Thailand was again using cluster munitions against Cambodian forces, and seemed to make the mess worse.
