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Cambodia and Thailand agree to restore relations following talks mediated by the Philippines on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu
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In Short: Thailand and Cambodia, two neighboring countries, have agreed to avoid conflict and focus on practical confidence-building measures, as stated by a Thai official. These measures aim to restore trust and consolidate a functioning framework for lasting peace and normalized relation
Thailand and Cambodia, two neighboring countries, have agreed to avoid conflict and focus on practical confidence-building measures, as stated by a Thai official. These measures aim to restore trust and consolidate a functioning framework for lasting peace and normalized relations.
Both sides have assigned their foreign ministers to work closely on these measures, starting with areas where common ground already exists and where implementation can begin immediately, according to the premier.
The discussions focus on de-escalation and trust-building measures to restore and consolidate a functioning framework for lasting peace and renormalized relations, as highlighted by the official.
This agreement was mediated by the Philippines during the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, aiming to prevent further conflict and bring about a peaceful resolution between the two nations.
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The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers.
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam, is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with Myanmar to the west and northwest, Laos to the east and northeast, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south.
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- “Thailand and Cambodia are two neighbouring countries. It is best that we avoid conflict. It only brings losses and suffering,” he said.
- The premier said both sides have agreed to assign their foreign ministers to work closely on “practical confidence-building measures”, beginning with areas where common ground already existed and where implementation…
- “These measures would be key to restoring trust and gradually rebuilding our bilateral relations,” he said.
- “Our discussions focus on de-escalation and trust-building measures to restore and consolidate a functioning framework for lasting peace and renormalised relations,” he said.