Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, August 28. Cambodian media reported that US President Donald Trump wrote to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to thank him for nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
According to the report, Trump thanked Hun Manet for his letter and nomination. He said he was honoured to speak with him and help end armed conflict with Thailand, praised Cambodia’s long history and rich culture and said Hun Manet valued life and peace.
Trump said he was proud to have helped secure a ceasefire that ended fighting along the Cambodia–Thailand border and, in his account, saved thousands of lives. He urged both sides to focus on peace and prosperity.
The report said Hun Manet formally wrote to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on August 7, 2025, citing Trump’s role in helping secure the ceasefire and overseeing implementation of the agreement.
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television.
