PHNOM PENH (Bernama): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged newly elected Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to resolve the ongoing border conflict between the two countries swiftly.
In a congratulatory message to Anutin, Manet said Cambodia and Thailand are the immediate neighbours by geography and fellow members of Asean and the nations should coexist in a peaceful environment.
"I look forward to working closely with you to restore the relations between Cambodia and Thailand to normalcy, rebuild mutual trust, and transform the shared border between our two kingdoms into one of peace, cooperation, development, and shared prosperity,” Manet said in the message that was posted on his Facebook page today.
Anutin, 58, was sworn in as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand on Sunday after securing a parliamentary majority on Friday.
Diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Thailand stalled following a border dispute that led to military clashes on July 24.
A ceasefire was achieved five days later with the support of Malaysia as Asean chair, the United States, and China.
About 300,000 Cambodian and Thai civilians were displaced during the tense weeks until both armed forces agreed to peace negotiations to address the protracted border dispute.
High-ranking military leaders from both sides are currently engaged in discussions through the Regional Border Committee mechanism to settle issues, which could lead to permanent peace. - Bernama
