Washington: An event marking the signing of a ‘peace agreement’ between Cambodia and Thailand in Kuala Lumpur revolved entirely on US President Donald Trump. He delivered a long speech and made grand claims. He described the occasion as historic for Southeast Asia and framed the agreement as a significant diplomatic step.

He emphasised the importance of the two prime ministers involved, highlighting their hesitation, and remembered how he had engaged in the border dispute between the two nations at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland.

Trump portrayed his intervention as more meaningful than leisure, suggesting that saving countries and people held greater significance.

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The ceremony had been requested by Trump to guarantee his presence at the ASEAN

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