Bangkok Post
The Thai-Cambodia general border committee meeting has reaffirmed that only peaceful means should be used in settling border disputes between the two countries, Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Friday afternoon.
The two-day defence minister-level meeting at the Dusit Thani hotel in Pattaya concluded today.
Gen Prawit said the armed forces of Thailand and Cambodia agreed to the following points:
- The military forces of the two countries deployed along the land and sea border areas will perform their duty based on using peaceful means to settle conflicts. Coordination at all military levels would ensure good understanding on both sides.
- The armed forces of the two countries will facilitate border trade between Thai and Cambodian people.
- The armed forces of the two countries agree to maintain good relations with each other and between Thai and Cambodian people by complying with international law and agreements, and based on understanding, sincerity and equality as member countries of Asean.
- The armed forces of the two countries will support missions and mechanisms of international relations at all levels in order to strengthen ties between Thailand and Cambodia, with the highest target of ensuring the safety of Thai and Cambodian people and enhancing sustainable peace along the border.
Representatives on the Thai side included Gen Prawit, Supreme Commander Gen Songkitti Jakkabatra, Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Anupong Paojinda and Army Region 1 Commander Lt-Gen Khanit Saphithak.
The Cambodian entourage was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Banh.
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