Cambodia’s Acting Head of State, Samdech Hun Sen, said during a recent meeting with a Malaysian parliamentary delegation in Phnom Penh that Cambodia remained committed to peaceful management of its border problems with Thailand. He urged Thailand to implement the ceasefire agreement and help maintain regional peace and stability.
During talks with the delegation, led by Malaysian Senator Dr Mohd Hatta, Hun Sen outlined recent developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border. He stressed that a peaceful border served Cambodia’s fundamental interests and said Cambodia consistently advocated dialogue and diplomatic solutions to avoid further deterioration.
The report recalled that border clashes began in late May and escalated in late July into several days of armed confrontation. With mediation by the United States and Malaysia, the ASEAN chair, the two sides reached a ceasefire understanding. Cambodia nevertheless alleged repeated Thai failures to observe the agreement, leading to recurring friction.
Hun Sen reiterated that strict observance of the ceasefire by both sides was essential to a long-term solution and a return to normal bilateral relations. He thanked Malaysia and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for their important mediation role.
The Malaysian representatives said they hoped Cambodia and Thailand would settle their differences peacefully and rebuild trust and stability in the border area.
Compiled report by this station
