Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Former President Donald Trump participated in a ceasefire ceremony alongside leaders from thailand and Cambodia during a visit too Malaysia, marking a rare instance of diplomatic engagement in a region with longstanding border disputes.The ceremony, held in Kuala Lumpur, aimed to solidify a fragile peace agreement between the two Southeast Asian nations following decades of intermittent conflict over disputed territory.
The event underscores Trump’s continued efforts to position himself as a global dealmaker, even outside of office. While details of his involvement were limited, the presence of the former U.S. president lent symbolic weight to the agreement, possibly bolstering confidence in its long-term viability. The ceasefire impacts regional stability and affects trade routes vital to the economies of Thailand, Cambodia, and neighboring countries.
During the trip, Trump also addressed ongoing trade tensions, announcing he would hike tariffs on canada due to concerns over dairy trade practices. He expressed optimism about a potential meeting with chinese President Xi Jinping,anticipating progress on issues including fentanyl trafficking and soybean sales,stating,”I think we have a really good chance of making a very extensive deal…I want our farmers to be taken care of. And he wants things also.”
Trump also voiced confidence in finalizing trade agreements with Japan and South Korea, describing existing arrangements as “very good deals.” Notably absent from the Kuala Lumpur summit was indian Prime Minister narendra modi, following a period of increased tension stemming from Trump’s comments on a recent India-Pakistan conflict and increased tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian oil.
