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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
KUNMING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — A meeting of foreign ministers of China, Cambodia and Thailand was successfully held in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday.
Following the signing of a joint ceasefire statement, the foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand, at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will lead their delegations to meet in Yunnan Province on December 28-29.
The Chinese Foreign Minister noted that since the outbreak of conflict on the Cambodian-Thai border, China has actively acted as a mediator and provided good offices to both sides. He stated that China has dispatched a special representative for Asian affairs four times to conduct shuttle diplomacy, addressing the legitimate concerns of both countries and promoting the resolution of differences through dialogue and negotiation.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, stressed that the Chinese side is pleased with the recently reached ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.
The Chinese diplomat stated that the foreign and military ministries of Cambodia and Thailand held an in-depth exchange of views on this issue, and both sides expressed their commitment to de-escalating the situation and their willingness to improve bilateral relations based on the ceasefire.
According to Wang Yi, the discussions between the three parties were constructive and productive, leading to the following important agreements:
First, all sides must look to the future and move forward together. The ceasefire agreement was hard won, and it cannot be abandoned halfway through, let alone leading to a resumption of hostilities.
Secondly, progress must be consistent, gradual, and without stagnation. Implementing ceasefire agreements requires ongoing communication and consultation, and bilateral relations must also be gradually restored.
Third, restoring mutual trust is paramount. The conflict has led to a loss of trust, but Cambodia and Thailand are eternal neighbors. It is hoped that this meeting in China's Yunnan Province will help overcome the estrangement between the two sides, which is in the interests of the Cambodian and Thai peoples and reflects the shared aspirations of all parties involved.
The head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that China will promote the development of Cambodian-Thai relations and is ready to provide all necessary assistance and support, including monitoring the ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and cooperation in demining.
China expresses hope and firm confidence that relations between Cambodia and Thailand will return to the right track in the near future, Wang Yi added.
The Foreign Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand expressed gratitude to China for providing a platform for dialogue and praised China's constructive role in resolving the conflict, reducing tensions, and promoting dialogue.
Both sides emphasized the value of peace and expressed their readiness to abide by the ceasefire agreement, effectively use dialogue mechanisms at all levels to resolve and resolve differences, and jointly protect peace and tranquility along their common border.
Following the trilateral meeting, a communiqué was issued outlining five aspects of future actions by Cambodia and Thailand, including further intensifying contacts, deepening mutual understanding, gradually consolidating the ceasefire, resuming mutual exchanges, restoring political trust, resetting relations, and maintaining peace in the region.
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