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Cambodia has announced plans to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, following his direct involvement in stopping a recent border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. When asked via text if Cambodia intended to submit Trump’s name for the award, deputy prime minister Chanthol simply replied, “Yes.”
Earlier in Phnom Penh, Chanthol expressed gratitude to Trump for his role in peace efforts and stated he deserved a nomination for the recognition given to individuals or organizations that significantly promote international fellowship.
Pakistan revealed in June that it would propose Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his efforts in resolving tensions with India, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also mentioned last month that he had nominated Trump for the honor.
A week prior, Trump’s call helped break a decade-long stalemate in the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, ultimately leading to a ceasefire agreement negotiated in Malaysia on Monday, according to Reuters.
Following the ceasefire announcement, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump was responsible for making it happen, urging, “Give him the Nobel Peace Prize!”
The intense clashes over five days resulted in at least 43 deaths and displaced more than 300,000 people across both countries’ border regions.
Chanthol, who also serves as Cambodia’s chief trade negotiator, acknowledged Trump’s significant efforts toward peace and also noted Cambodia’s appreciation for a reduced tariff rate of 19%. Initially, the U.S. had threatened a 49% tariff, later lowering it to 36%, a reduction that was crucial to protecting Cambodia’s vital garment and footwear industries, Chanthol explained earlier in an interview with Reuters.
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