In response to a media question about the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China, as a friend and close neighbor of both countries, would stay in close contact with all parties, including Cambodia and Thailand. He said China would continue working in its own way, in line with the wishes of both countries, to play a constructive role in consolidating the ceasefire agreement. The remarks were shared on the Facebook page of Wang Wenbin, China’s ambassador to Cambodia, on July 29.
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end fighting along the border, following talks in Malaysia.
Cambodian Ministry of National Defence spokesperson Maly Socheata said Cambodian armed forces had held and continued to defend positions at Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, Phnom Trop, Mom Bei and An Ses after the ceasefire. She said the forces were safeguarding Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with the law.
By: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
