ASEAN Foreign Ministers Commend Malaysia-Brokered Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Foreign Ministers have welcomed the outcome of a Special Meeting hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his capacity as ASEAN Chair, to de-escalate tensions between Cambodia and Thailand along the disputed border.
In a statement issued Thursday, the ministers commended Malaysia's role in facilitating a bilateral dialogue that led to a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
The Special Meeting took place on Monday in Putrajaya.
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They also expressed confidence that the goodwill demonstrated by both Cambodia and Thailand will lead to the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire and all decisions of the Special Meeting.
'We encourage Cambodia and Thailand to resolve the issue amicably in accordance with international law, and consistent with the principles enshrined in the United Nations (UN) Charter, ASEAN Charter, Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, and in the spirit of ASEAN family, unity and good neighbourliness.
'We hope that the ceasefire agreed by both sides will be fully implemented in good faith.
The ministers also voiced their support for Malaysia's readiness to coordinate an observer team comprising ASEAN Member States to independently verify and monitor the implementation of the ceasefire.
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers also acknowledged the role of the United States (US) in co-organising the Special Meeting, while noting the active participation of China in promoting a peaceful resolution to the ongoing situation.
Following the meeting, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai agreed to implement an immediate ceasefire to ease tensions in the disputed border area.
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