The report says today marks the 45th day since 18 Cambodian soldiers were captured and held by Thai military forces. The Royal Government of Cambodia again called on Thailand to consider releasing all 18 promptly so they could reunite safely with their families, in accordance with international humanitarian law and obligations.
According to the Cambodian government, the government, the Ministry of National Defence and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces were tirelessly using every mechanism to seek a solution and secure the soldiers' release and return to Cambodia as soon as possible.
The government, the Ministry of National Defence and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces stressed that they would never abandon any of their personnel, whatever the circumstances.
By: Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television
