In a landmark move for Southeast Asian diplomacy, Cambodia and Thailand signed a joint peace declaration Sunday during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The agreement, sealed by senior officials from both nations, signals renewed commitment to regional stability amid global economic uncertainties.
The declaration emphasizes conflict prevention measures and enhanced communication channels between the neighboring countries. Analysts suggest this could accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects under ASEAN's Connectivity 2025 initiative, potentially benefiting supply chains across the Mekong subregion.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, hosting the summit, praised the accord as "a testament to ASEAN's core principles of consensus-building and peaceful coexistence." The development comes as Southeast Asian nations navigate complex geopolitical shifts, with observers noting potential positive impacts on tourism and trade corridors linking Bangkok to Phnom Penh.
While details of the pact remain confidential, diplomatic sources indicate provisions for cultural exchange programs and joint environmental protection efforts along their shared border. The agreement follows recent progress in resolving longstanding maritime boundary disputes in the Gulf of Thailand.
