Secretary Rubio’s urgent calls signal U.S. mediation in escalating conflict
On July 27, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone calls with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, urging both nations to deescalate and agree to an immediate ceasefire in their deadly border dispute.
The calls, detailed in State Department readouts, follow President Trump’s mediation efforts amid clashes that have killed over 30 and displaced more than 168,000 since Thursday.
The conflict, centered on contested temple sites along the 800-kilometer border, has drawn global concern.
Rubio emphasized U.S. readiness to facilitate talks, reinforcing President Trump’s stance that trade deals hinge on peace.
Despite both nations signaling openness to negotiations, artillery fire continued Sunday, underscoring the challenge of halting hostilities.
The U.S. intervention highlights its strategic interest in Southeast Asian stability, with potential trade leverage amplifying the stakes.
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