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Cambodian PM briefs Anwar on border tensions with Thailand

Cambodian PM briefs Anwar on border tensions with Thailand

Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet said in a Facebook post that he congratulated Anwar Ibrahim on the successful hosting of the Asean summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur late last month. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA : Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet said today that he had conveyed his country's position on the ongoing border tension with Thailand to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a telephone conversation.
Manet said Cambodia adheres to the principle of maintaining peace, friendship, and good cooperation with Thailand, Bernama reported.
'Cambodia's decision to refer Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Tauch Temple, Ta Krabei Temple and Mom Bei areas to the International Court of Justice is to seek an early, peaceful and permanent solution to the border issue in these areas rather than to prolong the uncertainty which can lead to renewed armed conflicts,' he said.
Tensions between the two neighbours escalated after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a clash with Thai troops in Preah Vihear province on May 28.
Manet also said that Cambodia continues to cooperate with Thailand to expedite the demarcation and delimitation of the border, save for the four mentioned areas, through a joint border commission, which is expected to meet in Phnom Penh on June 14.
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