US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Sunday that Cambodia and Thailand will commence high-level ceasefire talks in Malaysia to resolve escalating border clashes.

In an official statement, Rubio said, “Cambodia and Thailand are scheduled to begin high-level talks in Malaysia shortly in hopes of achieving an immediate ceasefire. State Department officials are on the ground to assist these peace efforts. Both President Donald Trump and I remain engaged with our counterparts and are monitoring the situation closely.”

Rubio also held separate phone calls with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, urging both sides to de-escalate and agree to an immediate ceasefire.

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce added, “Secretary Rubio reiterated President Trump’s desire for peace and the importance of an immediate ceasefire. The US stands ready to facilitate future peace talks.”

Thailand responded positively to Trump’s appeal. In a statement, the Thai Foreign Ministry confirmed that Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai spoke with Trump and conveyed that Thailand agrees in principle to a ceasefire but expects genuine commitment from Cambodia.

“Thailand wants to convene a bilateral dialogue as soon as possible to establish procedures for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed his country’s willingness for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire.”

Border clashes erupted Thursday, with both nations accusing each other of violating international law. The conflict has heightened regional tensions, prompting urgent diplomatic efforts by the US and ASEAN to de-escalate the situation.

The ceasefire talks are expected to be a critical first step toward restoring peace along the Thai-Cambodian border.