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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
CHANTHABURI, Thailand, December 27 (Xinhua) — Thailand and Cambodia signed a joint statement on Saturday announcing a ceasefire effective from 12:00 p.m. local time.
The statement was signed by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakphanit and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Thea Seikhi during the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC), which was held on the Thai side of the border in Chanthaburi Province.
Speaking at a press conference after the meeting, Natthaphon Nakphanit noted that the key points of the statement include both sides agreeing to maintain the current troop positions without further movement. Moving troops and patrols will not approach the other side's positions, he added.
The ceasefire will be monitored for 72 hours, the minister stated. "Once the situation stabilizes, civilians will be able to safely return to their homes, after which the 18 detained Cambodian soldiers will be released in accordance with international norms and practices," he said.
Thailand will release 18 captured Cambodian soldiers if the ceasefire is fully observed for 72 hours, Cambodia's Defense Ministry said.
The parties also agreed that the Joint Border Commission should resume work on topographic surveying and border demarcation as soon as possible in accordance with existing agreements in order to achieve lasting peace. –0–
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