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Cambodia to Nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

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Cambodia's deputy prime minister, Chanthol, confirmed on Friday that the country plans to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination comes after Trump's direct intervention in halting the border conflict with Thailand, which resulted in a negotiated truce. Chanthol thanked Trump for bringing peace and acknowledged his efforts, stating that his country is grateful for the reduced tariff rate of 19%. Cambodia's decision to nominate Trump follows a similar move by Pakistan in June, which also nominated Trump for the prize for his work in resolving the conflict with India.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cambodia will nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his direct intervention in halting the border conflict with Thailand.
  • The nomination comes after Trump's call last week broke a deadlock in efforts to end the heaviest fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in over a decade.
  • At least 43 people have been killed in the intense clashes, which lasted five days and displaced more than 300,000 people on both sides of the border.
  • Cambodia's top trade negotiator, Chanthol, also acknowledged Trump's efforts and expressed gratitude for the reduced tariff rate of 19%.
  • Pakistan first nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in June for his work in resolving the conflict with India.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • The nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has been met with praise from the White House, with White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt saying "Give him the Nobel Peace Prize!"

Statistics:

  • At least 43 people have been killed in the intense clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
  • Over 300,000 people were displaced on both sides of the border.
  • The clashes lasted for five days.
  • Cambodia's vital garment and footwear sector would have been decimated by a tariff of 36%, which was a reduction from the initially threatened 49%.
  • Cambodia is grateful for the reduced tariff rate of 19%.

Sources:

  • Reuters, "Cambodia to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize" by Martin Petty in Bangkok and Chantha Lach and Zaw Naing Oo in Phnom Penh, August 1.

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