Cambodia, Thailand sign agreement to cement ceasefire

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tea Seiha (L) and Thailand's Deputy Defense Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit display an agreement in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 7, 2025. Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday signed an agreement on ceasefire arrangements, representatives of the two countries said after an extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting held in the Malaysian capital. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday signed an agreement on ceasefire arrangements, representatives of the two countries said after an extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting held in the Malaysian capital.

According to the Cambodian side, the two countries held detailed discussions on ceasefire arrangements, and agreed to establish a regional monitoring mechanism, restore mutual trust, and that captured soldiers could be treated under the international humanitarian law.

The Thai side said that the two countries arrived at an agreement, and agreed to maintain communication and resolve issues through a bilateral mechanism, and ASEAN members will be allowed to monitor the ceasefire.

In addition, the two sides agreed that the next extraordinary GBC meeting will be held within a month. ■

Representatives pose for a group photo before an extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 7, 2025. Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday signed an agreement on ceasefire arrangements, representatives of the two countries said after an extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting held in the Malaysian capital. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

This photo taken on Aug. 7, 2025 shows an extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday signed an agreement on ceasefire arrangements, representatives of the two countries said after an extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting held in the Malaysian capital. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)