PP Language Lessons
EasyWorldOctober 27, 2025

Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord: Cambodia and Thailand Take a Step Toward Calm

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Key Vocabulary

peace

a state without fighting or war
Example: The new agreement aims to bring peace to the border.

border

the line between two countries
Example: Many towns live near the border.

observer

a person or team who watches and checks events
Example: ASEAN observers will check the withdrawal of weapons.

📖 Article

Kuala Lumpur, 26 October 2025: Leaders from Cambodia and Thailand signed a peace agreement. President Donald Trump watched the ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The leaders met on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit. Many officials and guests also attended the event.

The pact asks both sides to stop fighting and move heavy weapons away from the border. It asks for demining and for ASEAN observers to check the work. It also says Thailand will release 18 Cambodian soldiers. People hope the deal will make the border safer and help families who lost homes. The agreement is a first step toward calm for towns near the frontier.

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❓ Quiz

Q1. Where did the signing take place?
Q2. Who watched the ceremony?
Q3. When was the agreement signed?

💬 Discussion

1.

Do you think a local peace agreement can change daily life near a border? Why or why not?

2.

Have you ever visited a place near an international border? What did you notice?

3.

What do you think helps leaders agree to stop fighting quickly?