ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord between Cambodia and Thailand, calling it “another historic day for peace and diplomacy.”
In a statement issued on X (formerly Twitter), PM Sharif congratulated the governments and people of Cambodia and Thailand on their landmark agreement to end months of hostilities along their shared border.
“I congratulate the leadership and people of Cambodia and Thailand on the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord,” he said, expressing “deep appreciation” for U.S. President Donald Trump’s instrumental role in advancing peace through the KL Accord, the Gaza Peace Plan, and his efforts to promote stability in the Middle East and South Asia — “saving millions of lives across the globe.”
Sharif also lauded Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his “tireless pursuit of peace and harmony in the region.”
The statement comes a day after President Trump co-signed the ceasefire agreement between the two Southeast Asian nations.
Clashes erupted along the Thailand–Cambodia frontier earlier this year when a territorial dispute flared into open conflict, killing more than 40 people and forcing 300,000 to flee their homes, AFP reported.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an initial truce in late July after mediation efforts by President Trump, Chinese diplomats, and Prime Minister Anwar, who currently chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The new peace accord was signed in Kuala Lumpur by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, alongside Trump and Anwar.
“This is a momentous day for all of the people of Southeast Asia, as we sign a historic agreement to end the military conflict between Cambodia and Thailand,” President Trump said at the ceremony.
The accord commits both countries to de-mining efforts along their border, withdrawal of heavy weapons, and the deployment of ASEAN-led ceasefire monitoring teams. Thailand has also pledged to release 18 Cambodian soldiers held in captivity for the past three months.
Shortly after the signing, the White House announced new trade deals with both Thailand and Cambodia — a move seen as part of broader efforts to bolster regional stability and economic cooperation.
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