Thailand and Cambodia agree to meet amid renewed cross-border fighting
Summary
Thailand and Cambodia are planning a meeting between defense officials to discuss stopping fighting along their shared border. The agreement to meet comes as both sides exchange fire, and regional leaders, including ASEAN and President Donald Trump, encourage a ceasefire. The meeting aims to talk about carrying out and verifying a ceasefire.Key Facts
- Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to meet to discuss a ceasefire after recent border fighting.
- The announcement of talks followed a special ASEAN meeting aimed at ending the violence.
- President Donald Trump and ASEAN chair Malaysia had previously helped set up a ceasefire in July.
- Fighting continued with exchanges of rockets and air strikes from both sides.
- Thailand and Cambodia are focusing on their 817 km land border where the clashes are occurring.
- ASEAN called for restraint and urged both countries to work on rebuilding trust and ending hostilities.
- The planned meeting will discuss in detail how to implement and check on the ceasefire.
- Despite continued skirmishes, Cambodia remains hopeful for sincere efforts towards peace.
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