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.

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,

After calls by President Trump, the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand are set to meet in Malaysia on Monday to discuss a halt to the fighting.