President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media after he arrived at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire, Scotland, Friday, July 25, 2025.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to meet “immediately” to negotiate a ceasefire, as border clashes between the two countries entered a third day. Trump, currently visiting Scotland, said in a series of social media posts that he had spoken separately to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai.He warned both sides that continued fighting would jeopardise their prospects for trade deals with the US.“Both Parties are looking for an immediate Ceasefire and Peace,” Trump wrote, adding that he had been relaying messages between the two leaders.“They have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!” he said.“When all is done, and Peace is at hand, I look forward to concluding our Trading Agreements with both!”Clashes continued on Saturday, with new flashpoints erupting in Thailand’s coastal Trat province and Cambodia’s Pursat province—around 100 km away from earlier conflict zones. Both governments blamed each other and insisted they had acted in self-defense. Over 30 people have been killed and more than 130,000 displaced in what is now the worst fighting between the two neighbours in over a decade.Thailand has reported the deaths of seven soldiers and 13 civilians, while Cambodia said five soldiers and eight civilians were killed, according to Defense Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata.Story continues below this adThe violence was sparked by the killing of a Cambodian soldier in May during a brief skirmish. Since then, both sides have deployed reinforcements, and Thailand’s fragile coalition government has come under severe strain amid the crisis.“They wanted to get back to the ‘Trading Table’,” Trump said, positioning economic leverage as his key tool for de-escalation.He did not disclose when or where the ceasefire talks would take place, or what form they would take.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd