Phnom penh: Cambodia continues to receive growing support from the international community for its consistent call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the ongoing border clashes with Thailand, and for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. Speaking at a press briefing this morning, H.E. Chum Sounry, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that the international community has increasingly expressed support for the Royal Government of Cambodia's goodwill and principled position.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, prominent international leaders have acknowledged Cambodia's commitment to peace, including U.S. President Honorable Donald Trump, Prime Minister of Malaysia and current ASEAN Chair H.E. Anwar Ibrahim, and United Nations Secretary-General H.E. Ant³nio Guterres. The spokesperson noted that numerous major international media outlets quoted the Malaysian Prime Minister's statement highlighting three key points in support of the ceasefire initiative.
The Malaysian Prime Minister emphasized his ongoing advocacy for a ceasefire proposal, recognized Cambodia's backing of the initiative, and noted that Thailand had agreed to it in principle. He instructed the Malaysian Foreign Minister to collaborate with the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers to facilitate a ceasefire, expressing his willingness to engage directly with both countries if necessary.
H.E. Chum Sounry highlighted that Cambodia's agreement with the Malaysian Prime Minister's proposal is mirrored in the United Nations Security Council's report. He further stressed Cambodia's appreciation for the United Nations Security Council's call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and urged Thailand to return to diplomatic mechanisms and support a ceasefire and negotiated settlement.