China says it is ready to assist in Thailand-Cambodia border dispute

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attending the 26th Asean Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 10. - AP

BEIJING: China is ready to play a constructive role for the peaceful coexistence of Thailand and Cambodia, China's foreign minister has said to his Thai counterpart according to his ministry.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China would uphold an "objective and fair" position on the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, and hopes the two South-East Asian countries will work to resolve the issue through friendly dialogue and consultation.

Wang spoke with Maris Sangiampongsa in a meeting at the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Malaysia on Thursday (July 10). - Reuters