US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to global peace on Sunday, saying he preferred resolving conflicts through diplomacy and trade rather than war. Speaking in Kuala Lumpur at the ASEAN summit, Trump claimed to have helped end eight wars during his presidency, crediting dialogue and economic cooperation for his success.
During the visit, Trump announced that Malaysia would supervise a new peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia — a deal he said could “save hundreds of thousands of lives.” He also extended condolences over the death of Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit, calling her a “beloved and respected figure.”
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In a notable statement, Trump praised Pakistan’s leadership, describing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as “great personalities.” He said recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan were swiftly resolved with the help of Saudi mediation, underscoring regional cooperation for peace.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lauded Trump’s diplomatic efforts, particularly Washington’s role in mediating the Gaza peace accord. He called the US peace initiatives “commendable steps toward regional and global stability.”
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Later, the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire agreement in Trump’s presence, following his earlier intervention in July that helped end a deadly five-day border conflict. The agreement, signed at the ASEAN summit, aims to solidify the truce and prevent future clashes along the two countries’ border.