As Reuters reports, Cambodia claims to fully support the Trump’s call to the current ceasefire, although he is grateful to the US president, he cannot start negotiations while Cambodia is a claim that Phnom Penh rejected.
– Our condition is not to want a third country, but we are grateful for his (Trump) concerns, “said Journalists with the Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai before he went to visit border areas.
– We suggested a bilateral meeting between our foreign ministers to conclude the conditions for ceasing fire and the withdrawal of the troops and a long-range weapon – he added.
Cambodia claimed that Thailand started hostilities early this morning and that Thai forces mobilize along the border. Thailand states that he answered attacks from Cambodia.
– I made it clear to the esteemed President Donald Trump, agree with the proposal for the current and unconditional break between the two armed forces – he was published by Facebook, noting that he also agreed to the earlier Malaysia’s break.
Four days after they broke out the worst struggles in more than a decade between Southeast Neighbors, the number of killed has exceeded 30, including 13 civilians in Thailand and eight in Cambodia. More than 200,000 people were evacuated from border areas in two countries, authorities said.
The Defense’s Cambodian Ministry states that Thailand shelled and launched terrestrial attacks on several points on Sunday. The ministry spokesman said that heavy artillery was fired on historical temple complexes.
The Thai army said Cambodian forces fired fire in several areas early this morning, including the proximity of civilian houses, and to mobilize long-range missiles. Governor Surina said for Reuters that the grenades were fired in the province.
– The soldiers will continue to perform their job with full steam – do not worry – until the government reaches a clear agreement that there is no danger to the country to bring the peace we want to see, “Phumtham said.
Trump stated on Saturday that he talked to Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia and agreed to meet immediately to quickly arrange a ceasefire and end the fighting on Thursday. Bangkok and Phnom Penh claim that last week, the other side began hostilities.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
