Overview
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio phoned Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to express concern over ongoing cross‑border violence.
- Rubio conveyed President Donald Trump’s call for peace and emphasized carrying out the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.
- Washington said it is prepared to facilitate discussions to support peace and stability between the two countries.
- Thailand’s Foreign Ministry said a high‑level General Border Committee session to discuss a cease-fire is set for December 27.
- Fighting that began on December 7 persisted despite Trump’s December 12 announcement of a 24‑hour halt and return to agreements.