The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia agreed on a ceasefire at talks in the Malaysian administrative centre of Putrajaya on 28 July. The agreement should put an end to the fighting that began in the border regions on 24 July. The escalation of the long-running conflict has led to the deaths of several dozen people.
The ceasefire is due to take effect at midnight. The agreements were confirmed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who acted as mediator, as well as both Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Vechayachai. The government leaders expressed confidence that the two sides would honour the truce.
Armed conflict erupted last week between the two Southeast Asian nations over border disputes. Both armies used armoured vehicles, multiple rocket launchers and aircraft. Despite the talks, fighting continued for a fifth consecutive day on 28 July.
The US was also involved in organising the meeting. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with the leaders of both countries over the weekend.
Both countries blamed each other for the escalation. The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over border areas and the Buddhist sacred temples located there has been going on for more than a century and has led to more than 10 wars.