Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China is making every effort to promote peace talks and promote a ceasefire and cessation of war between Cambodia and Thailand in its own way

On December 15, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked: In the past few days, although the leaders of relevant countries have spoken with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to promote a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand as soon as possible, the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict continues. What efforts has China made to promote a ceasefire?

Guo Jiakun said that Cambodia and Thailand are neighbors that cannot be moved, "friendly neighbors and good neighbors, and the treasure of the country." "The top priority is to cease fire and stop fighting and protect civilians. It is hoped that the two sides will exercise maximum restraint from maintaining peace and stability on the border between the two countries and the interests of the two peoples, take all measures conducive to achieving a ceasefire, and achieve cooling and easing the situation as soon as possible.

Guo Jiakun pointed out that since the outbreak of the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, China has maintained close communication with the two sides through multiple channels and levels in accordance with the wishes of Cambodia and Thailand, actively mediated and persuaded them, and created conditions and provided a platform for Cambodia-Thailand dialogue. China supports direct dialogue and consultation between Cambodia and Thailand, supports ASEAN, especially Malaysia's efforts to persuade and seeks mutually acceptable solutions under the ASEAN framework. China is and will continue to make every effort to persuade peace and promote talks, and play a constructive role in promoting a ceasefire and ending the war and rebuilding peace in Cambodia and Thailand in its own way.