Cambodia has announced plans to nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize following his efforts in ending a recent border conflict with neighboring Thailand. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol confirmed the decision on Friday, stating that Trump’s direct intervention brought peace to the region after days of deadly clashes.
During a press briefing in Phnom Penh, Chanthol expressed gratitude to Trump, saying he deserved recognition for helping stop the violence and restoring stability. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to those who significantly promote peace and cooperation between nations, and Cambodia believes Trump’s actions qualify.
Trump made a personal phone call last week to both sides, breaking a deadlock in negotiations and paving the way for a ceasefire. The truce was eventually agreed upon in Malaysia and marked the end of the heaviest fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in more than ten years.
At least 43 people died during the five-day conflict, while over 300,000 were displaced on both sides of the border. Following the ceasefire, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt posted on X, saying, “Trump made it happen. Give him the Nobel Peace Prize!”
Cambodia now joins Pakistan and Israel, both of which have also nominated Trump for his diplomatic efforts. Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a nomination, and Pakistan followed with praise for Trump’s role in easing tensions with India.
Moreover, Chanthol acknowledged that Trump helped lower a US tariff on Cambodian goods, reducing it from 49% to 36%, and later to 19%. This move protected Cambodia’s key garment and footwear industry, which could have suffered severe economic damage.