OR Thailand and the Cambodia They agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday, in an attempt to negotiate the end of a four -day conflict, according to the BBC. It is noted that Thailand announced on Sunday that it will participate in its delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, following the US President’s telephone conversation. Donald Trump With the leaders of the two countries on Saturday, with the aim of pushing for immediate ceasefire.
The Thai government said Malaysia informed her that Cambodian Prime Minister Hum Manet would also participate.
At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed in the clashes, while thousands of Thai and Cambodians have been displaced since July 24, when border conflicts broke out.
During his private visit to his Scotland golf course, Trump wrote on Truth Social that the two countries “agreed to meet immediately and end up in a ceasefire and, after all, in peace!”
As the BBC notes, both countries thanked him for his interest and efforts, although the bombings continued overnight until Sunday. Cambodia accepted his demand for a ceasefire, while Thailand stressed the need for a dialogue between the two countries.
It is recalled that Cambodia had already proposed a ceasefire. Its army is weaker than that of Thailand and has lost ground and equipment due to the bombings and air attacks of Thailand. “I made it clear to Trump that Cambodia agrees with the proposal for immediate and unconditional ceasefire between the two armed forces,” Manet said after the phone call, adding that Trump’s mediation “will really help protect the lives of many soldiers”.
On the other hand, Thailand states that it is willing to consider a ceasefire, but insists on its previous demand that a Cambodia dialogue must first be held. Wechayachai “thanked President Trump for his interest and expressed that Thailand agrees in principle with the application of a truce. However, Thailand would like to see sincere intention on the side of Cambodia, “the Thai foreign ministry said in a statement.
At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed, while thousands of Thai and Cambodians have been displaced by their areas since the start of conflicts on July 24.
“There will be no commercial conversations without peace”
Trump said he was looking forward to resumes commercial talks with Cambodia and Thailand, though discussions are not expected until “clashes”. Trump intervened a week before the entry into force of US duties in Cambodia and Thailand.
As of August 1, US businesses importing goods from Thailand or Cambodia should pay a 36%duty unless an agreement is reached before that date.
It is not clear how Trump is involved in the situation, since just a day ago Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said: “I do not think we still need a third country mediation.”
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously been offered to facilitate talks between Thailand and Cambodia.
Earlier on Saturday, Cambodia had already called for a “immediate” ceasefire with Thailand and a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Following the start of the race at the luxurious Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire, the US president said he had spoken with Hun Manet and Phumham. “When everything is over and Irene will be close, I look forward to completing our trade agreements with both countries!” Truth wrote on Truth Social.
It is noted that Thailand and Cambodia are accustomed to who began the conflict between them. Thailand claims that the battles began when the Cambodian army sent drones to watch the Thai forces near the border. Cambodia, for its part, claims that Thai soldiers violated a previous agreement by proceeding to a Temple of the Khmer-Induist. The tension between the two countries counts for more than a century, when the border of the two countries were defined after the French occupation of Cambodia.
Source :Skai
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