President Trump attended the formalization of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during a ceremony in Malaysia, marking his involvement in resolving a longstanding border dispute. The event took place as part of the ASEAN Summit, where Trump participated in discussions with regional leaders.

The U.S. president highlighted his role in brokering the accord, stating, “On behalf of the U.S., I’m proud to help settle this conflict and forge a future for the region.” He was joined by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. The agreement includes measures such as the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the border, guidelines to address territorial disputes, and Thailand’s commitment to releasing 18 detained Cambodian soldiers.

Trump emphasized the significance of the deal, claiming it could “save millions of lives” in the two nations. He also criticized the United Nations for its lack of involvement in resolving international conflicts, while praising Malaysia’s mediation efforts. Cambodian officials expressed gratitude, with Prime Minister Hun Manet announcing plans to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

The 47th president’s attendance at the ASEAN Summit marked his first official participation in the event since Barack Obama in 2016, though he had previously engaged with ASEAN leaders in 2017.