# Thailand and Cambodia have begun withdrawing heavy weapons and conducting de-mining operations along their contested border as part of steps to de-escalate tensions. This follows after the countries’ leaders signed an enhanced ceasefire deal in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of US president Donald Trump last week. Thai Defence Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri told a media conference his country is proposing the removal of land mines in 13 areas, and Cambodia in one.
Thailand and Cambodia begin withdrawing heavy weapons from contested border