Overview

• Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said President Donald Trump plans to be in Kuala Lumpur on October 26 to witness a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire agreement, though the White House has not issued an official confirmation.
• Malaysia and the United States are set to facilitate a broader ceasefire that would oblige both countries to remove land mines and heavy artillery along their shared border.
• Officials in Kuala Lumpur aim to sign the Kuala Lumpur Accord during the October 26–28 ASEAN leaders' meeting, following weekend talks between the Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers with U.S. and Malaysian counterparts present.
• Politico previously reported that Trump’s participation was conditioned on a formal ceremony centered on his role and a request that Chinese officials not take part in the signing.
• The July fighting killed at least 48 people and displaced large numbers, and continued incidents such as an August landmine injury to Thai soldiers highlight the need for robust verification to prevent renewed hostilities.