First came a push from the Malaysian premier, then China reached out, but it was only after U.S. President Donald Trump called Thailand's leader last week that Bangkok agreed to talks with Cambodia to end an escalating military conflict.

Senior officials from both countries said they were still waiting to hear final details on the deals after comments by the U.S. commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick.

White House officials say President Trump has helped deliver an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, as the two countries were previously engaged in a “deadly conflict” that had displaced more than 300,