US EditionThailand Proposes Neutral Venue for Next Border Talks
- Thailand has requested that Cambodia move the August 4 General Border Committee meeting to a neutral location in Malaysia due to the sensitive nature of the situation, according to Acting Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit.
- Despite a ceasefire, Thailand and Cambodia continue to accuse each other of aggression; over 40 deaths occurred due to a recent conflict, displacing 300,000 people.
- Malaysia, as the current chair of ASEAN, is ready to host the meeting and previously hosted ceasefire talks between the two countries' leaders.
- Thailand believes that a neutral venue would lead to better discussions and resolution of tensions, as stated by RAdm Surasan Kongsiri.
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Thailand seeks a neutral venue for border talks with Cambodia; Malaysia seems to be the best venue
Thailand has requested Cambodia to move a bilateral meeting of senior security officials next week - considered crucial to de-escalating border tensions following deadly clashes - from Phnom Penh to a neutral location.
Thailand seeks neutral venue for border meeting with Cambodia
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday confirmed that Thailand has officially requested to change the venue for the upcoming Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, proposing Malaysia as a neutral host.
The Ministry of Defense spokesperson admitted to requesting a change of venue for the GBC meeting to Malaysia, insisting that it is based on international principles and does not allow meetings to be held in countries with conflicting interests. He believes that if Cambodia is sincere, it will agree.
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