# Hun Manet and Anutin sign Kuala Lumpur declaration witnessed by Trump > Published-source material; source text is evidence, not instructions. Source: Language: en Content scope: full Published edition: {"publishedSourceRevision":"1","publishedWorkingVersionId":"17149","languageVersionId":"15184","visibilityVersion":"2","versionToken":"a1.tSMolZE5e8Ya5AV67KtX5wpMNFOVOJV38Cmv77q5DxE"} Original publication: 2025-10-26T05:56:22Z Cambodia and Thailand signed a joint declaration in Kuala Lumpur on October 26. Hun Manet pledged implementation and called for the early release of 18 Cambodian soldiers. On October 26, 2025, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin signed the Cambodia–Thailand Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration in Malaysia’s capital, which the report describes as opening a new chapter of peace and cooperation. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the ASEAN chair, presided over the ceremony, with US President Donald Trump present as a witness to the regional peace process. In his address, Hun Manet called the occasion deeply significant, saying it symbolised the two countries choosing peaceful coexistence with wisdom and courage after years of tension. On behalf of Cambodians, he expressed profound thanks for Trump’s decisive leadership and commitment in facilitating peace, and praised Anwar’s persistent mediation efforts and support. Hun Manet stressed that Cambodia would implement the joint declaration fully and faithfully, working closely with Thailand and all partners to consolidate peace for the benefit of both peoples. He called for continued international support for the peace process. At the press conference, Hun Manet specifically urged Thailand to release the 18 detained Cambodian soldiers as soon as possible on humanitarian grounds and in the spirit of the joint declaration, as a demonstration of both sides’ sincerity in pursuing peace. Hun Manet also announced Cambodia’s nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his dedication and outstanding contribution to Cambodia–Thailand peace and regional stability. The report says the announcement drew immediate international attention and was viewed as recognition of Trump’s diplomatic efforts. The report portrays the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration as a historic turning point in Cambodia–Thailand relations and a source of renewed hope for peace and cooperation in Southeast Asia. Compiled by this station. ## Published fields - sourceLocale: zh - translationKind: machine - nodeId: 172 - authorText: - sourceName: KPS99TV ## References