Published: 15:35, August 7, 2025 | Updated: 18:21, August 7, 2025
Cambodia, Thailand sign agreement to cement ceasefire
By Xinhua
Military attaches and diplomats from 23 countries visit the 7-11 convenience store at a Thai gas station that was hit by Cambodian artillery in Kantharalak town in Thai border province of Sisaket on Aug 1, 2025. (PHOTO / AFP)

KUALA LUMPUR - 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.

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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.