Wednesday, February 16, 2011

After UN Session, Asean Next for Border Solution

Kong Sothanarith, VOA Khmer
Phnom Penh Tuesday, 15 February 2011

The Security Council called on both sides to “display maximum restraint” along the border, where deadly clashes erupted less than two weeks ago.

Officials say Cambodia will respect a statement issued by the UN Security Council on the border issue late Monday, after the foreign minister addressed the body in New York on Monday.

Following a session in New York, the UN Security Council issued a statement calling for a peaceful resolution and encouraging the regional forum of Asean as a mediator.

The Security Council called on both sides to “display maximum restraint” along the border, where deadly clashes erupted less than two weeks ago. Security Council members also urged the establishment of a permanent ceasefire.

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