Cambodia says it is not and will not be importing electricity from Thailand
PHNOM PENH, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has issued a statement, rejecting reports that it continued to purchase electricity from Thailand at six grid points.
"To clarify the situation, the Ministry of Mines and Energy affirms that Cambodia is not importing any electricity from Thailand," the statement said.
Cambodia has disconnected Internet and electricity from Thailand since June 13.
A skirmish took place between soldiers of the two countries at a disputed border area on May 28, resulting in the death of a Cambodian soldier. Enditem
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