Since the outbreak of the border conflict, China has been engaging in mediation and providing good offices.

On Monday, foreign ministers Wang Yi (China), Sihasak Phuangketkeow (Thailand) and Prak Sokhonn (Cambodia) held a meeting in Yunnan where they worked to consolidate the ceasefire agreement, revive exchanges and rebuild mutual political trust between Thailand and Cambodia.

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Since the outbreak of conflict on the Cambodia-Thailand border, China has been engaging in mediation and providing good offices. China has on four occasions dispatched its special envoy for Asian affairs to conduct shuttle diplomacy, accommodating the legitimate concerns of both sides to resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation.

Wang said that China is glad to see the recent ceasefire agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand. He mentioned that foreign affairs and military authorities of Cambodia and Thailand have held in-depth exchanges on this matter, and both sides are committed to de-escalating the situation and are willing to improve bilateral relations on the basis of the ceasefire.

Wang added that the discussions among the three parties have been constructive and productive, leading to important consensuses as following:

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First, all parties should look ahead and move forward together. The ceasefire agreement has not been easily achieved; it must not be abandoned halfway, let alone lead to the resumption of hostilities.

Second, progress should be steady and incremental, avoiding stagnation. Implementing the ceasefire arrangements requires sustained communication and consultation, and the restoration of bilateral relations must also be gradually advanced.

Third, rebuilding mutual trust is paramount. The conflict has caused a loss of trust, but Cambodia and Thailand are eternal neighbors. It is hoped that this meeting in Yunnan will help overcome the estrangement between the two sides, and this serves the interests of the Cambodian and Thai people and reflects the shared aspirations of all relevant parties.

China will facilitate the development of Cambodia-Thailand relations, and stands ready to provide all necessary assistance and support, including ceasefire monitoring, humanitarian aid and mine-clearance cooperation.

The Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers expressed their gratitude to China for providing this platform for dialogue, and spoke highly of China’s constructive role in de-escalating the conflict, in easing tensions, and in promoting dialogue.

Both sides emphasized the value of peace, and expressed readiness to implement the ceasefire agreement, make good use of dialogue mechanisms at all levels to manage and address disputes, and work together to maintain peace and tranquility along the border between the two countries.

After the meeting, the three sides made it clear that Cambodia and Thailand will further enhance communication, deepen understanding, and gradually consolidate the ceasefire situation, restore mutual exchanges, rebuild political mutual trust, achieve a turnaround in relations, and maintain regional peace.

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Source: Xinhua

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