Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for aiding in the resolution of tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, commending the leaders of both nations for their collaborative efforts in addressing the conflict.
According to Thai News Agency, Trump made these remarks during a speech at the Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM) award ceremony. He highlighted the U.S. involvement in mitigating conflicts globally, specifically mentioning the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border as an example of successful diplomatic intervention.
Trump noted that the U.S. had already resolved eight conflicts worldwide and that recent minor tensions between Thailand and Cambodia were effectively managed with U.S. assistance. He expressed gratitude towards the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia for their cooperation, emphasizing that the violence should not have occurred.
This reference to the Thai-Cambodian situation was part of a broader discussion by Trump on ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine-Russia war. He stressed that his administration is close to achieving resolutions in several significant conflict zones around the globe.