(MENAFN) Cambodia plans to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his involvement in brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol announced Friday.

Calling Trump the “President of Peace,” Chanthol expressed deep gratitude for his efforts and said it was fitting to formally nominate him for the prestigious award. He emphasized that the ceasefire helped prevent further bloodshed, potentially saving thousands of lives.

Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand had recently escalated into five days of cross-border rocket and airstrikes, leaving many dead or wounded. The hostilities ended with a ceasefire agreement on July 28.

Malaysia facilitated peace talks in Kuala Lumpur, where both sides agreed to stop cross-border attacks. Prior to the talks, Trump had spoken with the leaders of both countries, urging them to cease hostilities and warning that continued conflict could impact their U.S. trade deals. He later congratulated both governments on reaching a truce.

On Friday, Cambodian and Thai officials escorted foreign diplomats to the disputed border areas to assess the damage. Further negotiations on the boundary issue are scheduled to take place in Malaysia.

This is not the first time Trump has received international backing for a Nobel nomination. In June, Pakistan announced its intent to nominate him for helping de-escalate tensions after cross-border missile strikes. In July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also voiced his support for nominating Trump.

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