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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, December 18 (Xinhua) — China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace between Cambodia and Thailand, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks during telephone conversations with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhon and Thai Foreign Minister Sikhasak Phuangketkaew.
The Cambodian and Thai sides briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments related to the conflict on the border between the two countries and expressed their readiness to de-escalate tensions and achieve a ceasefire.
The Chinese Foreign Minister stated that, as a friend and close neighbor of Cambodia and Thailand, China does not want the two countries to resolve disputes through force of arms, and is deeply saddened by the civilian casualties resulting from the clashes.
The current round of conflict is far more intense than previous ones, and its continuation will not benefit either side and will undermine the unity of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Chinese diplomat stated, noting that the main priority now is to take decisive measures, achieve a swift ceasefire, prevent further losses, and restore mutual trust.
China adheres to an impartial and fair approach to resolving the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, actively promoting peace talks and supporting ASEAN's mediation efforts, Wang Yi stressed.
As he recalled, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's special envoy for Asian affairs went to Cambodia and Thailand on a shuttle diplomacy mission.
Wang Yi expressed hope that Cambodia and Thailand will take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese projects and personnel, and will be vigilant against attempts by certain parties to spread false information and denigrate China's friendly relations with the two countries.
Prak Sokhon and Sikhasak Phuangketkeu, in turn, praised China's objective and impartial stance in mediating and facilitating dialogue, welcoming the shuttle diplomacy of the Chinese special envoy. They also expressed hope that China will play an even more important role in helping reduce tensions and restore peace.
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