WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 28) congratulated the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire agreed the previous day after weeks of border clashes which have killed dozens.
“I wish to congratulate each nice leaders on their brilliance in coming to this speedy and very reasonable conclusion,” mentioned Trump, who has claimed credit score for a earlier truce that was damaged earlier this month when the border battle reignited.
In a submit on his Reality Social platform, Trump known as the eventual final result “FAST & DECISIVE, as all of those conditions needs to be!”.
He added that Washington, which has been concerned in mediation efforts together with China and Malaysia, was “proud to assist”.
Ahead of talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a while Sunday, Trump lauded his self-proclaimed function in ending world conflicts, saying “maybe the US has change into the REAL United Nations”.
“The United Nations should begin getting energetic and concerned in WORLD PEACE!”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire on Saturday, calling on each side to “instantly honour this dedication”.
