A Cambodian government official has praised U.S. President Donald Trump for "bringing about peace" after Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a cease-fire starting at midnight local time on Monday.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed Monday to halt five days of fighting along their disputed border that’s killed at least 36 people, after President Donald Trump’s tariff threats accelerated a regional push for a diplomatic solution.

President Trump said Monday he spoke to the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia after the two nations agreed to a ceasefire ending five days of fighting in the region. “Just spoke to the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand and Prime Minister of Cambodia.