Cambodia and Thailand reached an agreement on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire on Monday, following emergency talks in Putrajaya, Malaysia, mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The trilateral meeting included Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, amid rising tensions and border clashes that had threatened regional stability.

According to a joint statement, the ceasefire takes effect from midnight (24:00 local time) on July 28. The leaders expressed mutual commitment to de-escalation, peace restoration, and normalization of cross-border relations.

In a key outcome, both sides agreed to hold an informal meeting of regional military commanders on July 29. This will be followed by talks involving Defence Attaches under the ASEAN framework and a formal General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on August 4, hosted by Cambodia.

As ASEAN Chair, Malaysia has offered to coordinate an observer mission to verify ceasefire implementation. The effort may include participation from other ASEAN member states, reinforcing a collective regional commitment to peace.

Direct communication channels between the Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and Defence Ministers of both nations will also be re-established to avoid future misunderstandings.

The Foreign and Defence Ministries of the three countries have been tasked with creating a detailed mechanism for ceasefire monitoring, verification, and reporting—laying the groundwork for long-term peace and accountability.

The meeting reaffirmed the countries’ shared commitment to international law, peaceful co-existence, and regional cooperation through ASEAN.

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he had urged both nations in separate calls to agree to a ceasefire and resolve their dispute diplomatically.