WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. expects that Thailand will work with Cambodia to begin the release of 18 soldiers immediately, a senior State Department official said on Monday, after the leaders of the countries signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Thailand and Cambodia have signed an expanded ceasefire agreement during a ceremony attended by President Donald Trump.

BANGKOK: Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army, announced the outcome of a meeting between the commanders of Thailand's Second Army Area and Cambodia's Fourth Military Region regarding the removal of heavy weapons and artillery from the conflict zones.

Thailand’s government revoked citizenship of a Cambodian high-ranking businessman after he was accused of being involved with cyber-scam operations and human trafficking networks.