Thailand and Cambodia Agree to 'Immediate Ceasefire'
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" according to a statement released by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement said that both countries would immediately work to withdraw their troops, following weeks of escalating tensions and military buildup along their shared border.
The announcement came after a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, held on the sidelines of the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The joint statement emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and security in the region and pledged to work towards the resolution of pending border issues. It also called for the acceleration of the bilateral border committee talks, which have been stalled since March 2022. The two countries share a 512-kilometer border known as the Thai-Cambodian border, which has been the site of occasional skirmishes and land disputes.
The move comes as a surprise to many, given the escalating tensions between the two countries. It is believed that the decision was spurred by concerns over the potential economic impact of border disputes on both countries, as they work to recover from the pandemic.
Cambodia and Thailand have a long history of border conflicts, with their current demarcation still disputed in many areas. The ongoing land disputes and military face-offs have raised concerns about a potential escalation, with commentators urging both countries to seek peaceful resolutions through dialogue and diplomacy.
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