Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet (L) And Thailand Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (R)
Thailand Cambodia Conflict: Thailand and Cambodia have committed to follow the ceasefire after China’s intervention for mediation between the two countries. The ceasefire agreement in Malaysia was to be implemented from midnight on Monday, although the two countries have accused each other of attacks. Thailand’s army accused Cambodia of carrying out several attacks in the early hours of Tuesday. In response, Cambodia said that there was no firing.
Firing on Wednesday also
The Thailand army has also informed about firing from both sides on Wednesday. “This kind of aggression once again reflects a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement on behalf of Cambodian forces,” the Thailand Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday morning. However, by Wednesday afternoon, both sides confirmed their commitment to the ceasefire.
What did China say?
In a meeting in Shanghai, representatives of both sides appeared in a picture smiling with Chinese Deputy Minister Sun Vedong. A statement by China’s Foreign Ministry said, “Cambodia and Thailand appreciated China for a positive role in reiterating their commitment to the ceasefire consensus before China and reducing stress.” According to the statement, China said that this informal meeting is its “latest diplomatic effort” and he is playing a creative role in solving their border dispute “.
How the struggle started
Cambodia and Thailand have also had clashes over the 800 km long border. The latest conflict began on Thursday after five Thailand soldiers were injured in a landmine on the border. (AP)
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