Vietnam voices deep concern over escalating tensions between Cambodia and Thailand
VOV.VN - Vietnam expresses deep concern over the current developments between Cambodia and Thailand, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on December 8 in response to reporters’ questions on Vietnam’s reaction to the rising tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
As a neighboring country and fellow ASEAN member, Vietnam calls on both sides to exercise maximum restraint, refrain from the use of force, fully carry out the ceasefire agreement, and continue dialogue to peacefully and satisfactorily resolve differences based on the fundamental principles of international law, the UN Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), as well as in the spirit of ASEAN friendship and solidarity, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Vietnam will continue to actively support dialogue and the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries to restore peace and cooperation along the border in the spirit of ASEAN friendship and solidarity, for the long-term benefit of both sides and the region, the official added.
Fighting still going at Cambodia-Thailand border
Soldiers of Cambodia and Thailand continued exchanging fire in the disputed border area for the 10th straight day, turning a blind eye to the reached ceasefire agreement and commitments to solve all disputes peacefully.
