US Pledges $45 Million Aid to Thailand, Cambodia for Regional Stability
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Firstpost•10-01-2026, 00:32
US Pledges $45 Million Aid to Thailand, Cambodia for Regional Stability
- •The United States will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia to support stability and economic growth in Southeast Asia.
- •US Assistant Secretary of State Michael DeSombre announced the aid during a virtual briefing from Bangkok, where he is discussing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord.
- •The aid includes $15 million for border stabilization, $10 million for demining, and $20 million to combat scam operations and drug trafficking.
- •The assistance aims to ease tensions from unresolved territorial disputes and expand cooperation between the US and both nations.
- •China has also provided humanitarian aid to Cambodia and offered assistance to Thailand, highlighting competition for influence in the region.
Why It Matters: US commits $45 million to Thailand and Cambodia to foster regional stability and economic growth.
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