Cambodia Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Cambodia has put forth President Donald Trump’s name for the Nobel Peace Prize following his efforts in facilitating a ceasefire to end the ongoing border conflict with Thailand.
San Changtor, the deputy prime minister of Cambodia, addressed reporters in Phnom Penh, expressing gratitude towards Trump for his role in fostering peace in the region.
Changtor stated that the U.S. President merits the Nobel Peace Prize—recognized internationally for individuals or organizations that significantly promote “international fellowships.”
“We appreciate his substantial contributions towards peace,” Changtor added.
Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, while Pakistani officials mentioned they would do the same due to his involvement in their conflict with India.
Recently, during discussions with leaders from Cambodia and Thailand, Trump emphasized the importance of a ceasefire, suggesting that the U.S. would reconsider trade negotiations with Southeast Asian nations only after hostilities ceased.
The ceasefire was established through negotiations in Malaysia, concluding a notably intense conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, which had persisted for over a decade.
“There were many casualties, and I was navigating two nations with longstanding tensions—it’s been a history of intermittent fighting for 500 years. But we worked it out through trade,” Trump remarked.
After the ceasefire announcement, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt highlighted Trump’s direct involvement, asserting, “President Trump has done this. He deserves the Nobel Peace Prize!”
The clashes commenced last week following a land mine explosion that injured five Thai soldiers, with tensions escalated as both sides blamed each other for the ensuing conflict that lasted five days, claiming at least 43 lives and resulting in over 300,000 evacuations.
“I told them, ‘I don’t want to engage in trade while people are killing one another,'” Trump said during a speech in Scotland. “So we resolved the issue, and I extend my congratulations to the prime ministers. It was a privilege to be part of resolving such a troubling conflict.”
Additionally, Changtor, who also heads trade negotiations for Cambodia, expressed appreciation to Trump for a significant reduction in tariff rates, noting that the Trump administration had initially threatened a 49% tariff—a move that would have severely impacted Cambodia’s crucial clothing and footwear industry—before scaling it down to 36%.
