BANGKOK (Bernama-Xinhua): Thailand and Cambodia are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East with grave concern, according to statements on Sunday issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reported Xinhua.
"We urge all the parties to prevent the conflict from further deterioration, thereby undermining international peace and security and affecting innocent civilians. Thailand reiterates the urgency of dialogue and diplomacy," the Thai statement said.
Another statement issued the same day by the ministry said that Thai nationals without urgent business in the area are strongly advised to reconsider travel to the region at this time, given the current tense situation in the Middle East and the potential for an escalation and expansion of hostilities impacting civilians.
In Phnom Penh, Cambodia also expressed deep concern over the situation in the Middle East, a day after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement that the country calls on all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation that would harm civilian lives and undermine peace.
According to the statement, there is no report of any Cambodian hurt, and all Cambodian nationals who are in the region are advised to take extra precaution for their safety. -- Bernama-Xinhua
