According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to reporters’ questions on the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict on the 15th and said that the top priority is to cease fire and stop the war and protect civilians. It is hoped that the two sides will proceed from the maintenance of peace and stability of the border between the two countries and the interests of the two peoples, exercise maximum restraint, take all measures conducive to the realization of a ceasefire, and achieve a cooling-down and an end to the situation as soon as possible.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: In the past few days, although the leaders of relevant countries have called the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to promote a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand as soon as possible, the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand continues. What is China’s comment on this? What efforts has China made to promote the ceasefire?
"As a friendly neighbor and friend of Cambodia and Thailand, China pays close attention to the current situation on the Cambodia-Thailand border. We are deeply saddened by the casualties caused by the conflict and express our sincere condolences." Guo Jiakun said that Cambodia and Thailand are neighbors that cannot be moved away. It is hoped that the two sides will proceed from the maintenance of peace and stability of the border between the two countries and the interests of the two peoples, exercise maximum restraint, take all measures conducive to the realization of a ceasefire, and achieve a cooling-down and an end to the situation as soon as possible.
Guo Jiakun said that since the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict occurred, China has maintained close communication with both parties through multiple channels and levels in accordance with the wishes of the two countries, actively mediated and advised, and created conditions and provided a platform for Cambodia-Thailand dialogue.
“China supports direct dialogue and consultation between Cambodia and Thailand, supports the efforts of ASEAN, especially Malaysia, and supports seeking a solution acceptable to both parties within the ASEAN framework.” Guo Jiakun said that China is and will continue to do its best to promote peace and talks, and in its own way, it will play a constructive role in promoting a ceasefire, an end to the war, and the re-establishment of peace in Cambodia and Thailand.
