Thailand, Cambodia to Strengthen Ceasefire After Border Clashes

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, in Yuxi, Yunnan province, China December 28, 2025.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to rebuild trust and gradually strengthen a ceasefire following weeks of deadly border clashes, Chinese officials said after trilateral talks in Yunnan province.

The Southeast Asian neighbours ended fighting that killed at least 101 people and displaced more than 500,000, marking their second ceasefire since late October.

Top diplomats from both countries met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday and Monday to discuss the border situation. Wang described the ceasefire as "hard-won" and urged Thailand and Cambodia to uphold it and prevent further fighting.

"Discussions between the three parties were beneficial and constructive, and an important consensus was reached," Wang said. He added that both nations must "look forward and move forward" to maintain regional stability.

A joint communique said Thailand and Cambodia will work to restore political trust, improve relations, and maintain peace along the border.

The latest clashes erupted earlier this month after a breakdown in a previous ceasefire. Defence officials from both countries also participated in the talks, holding bilateral meetings and engaging in "in-depth discussions with a positive and open attitude," according to Chinese authorities.