Cambodia Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize After Ceasefire with Thailand
Cambodia will formally nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize following his intervention in halting a recent border conflict with Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister Chanthol announced on Friday.
When asked via text message to confirm Cambodia’s plan, Chanthol simply replied, “yes,” expressing gratitude towards Trump for his role in bringing peace to the region and called him “President of Peace”. Chanthol emphasized that Trump deserves this prestigious nomination, which recognizes individuals or organizations that significantly advance fellowship between nations.
Furthermore, Pakistan announced in June its intention to recommend Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, based on his efforts to help resolve tensions with India. Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Trump for the award last month, highlighting Trump’s growing international recognition.
Ceasefire Achieved Through Trump’s Intervention
Trump’s recent phone call played a crucial role in breaking the deadlock that had persisted during the heaviest fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in over a decade. This intervention led to a ceasefire negotiated in Malaysia on 29 July following five days of clashes.
Following the truce announcement, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt praised Trump’s efforts on X, saying, “Give him the Nobel Peace Prize!”, underscoring Trump’s pivotal role.
The intense clashes resulted in at least 43 fatalities and displaced over 300,000 people on both sides of the border. Chanthol acknowledged Trump’s significant contributions to peace, stating, “We acknowledge his great efforts for peace.” He also noted that Cambodia appreciates a reduced tariff rate of 19%, further strengthening ties between the nations.
