Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand have been running high, but a recent move to pull back troops has raised hopes for a peaceful resolution. The decision to adjust military positions in disputed areas was seen as a crucial step to avoid large-scale clashes.
In a post on Facebook, Hun Sen, the President of the Cambodian National Assembly and former Prime Minister, expressed support for the troop adjustments. He emphasized that this move was necessary to prevent conflict and that both Cambodian and Thai leaders had agreed on the need to reduce tensions along the border.
Just days before, Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense announced that both countries had agreed to withdraw their troops to their original positions before the recent skirmishes. This move is expected to ease tensions in the border area.
Hun Sen’s statement came as a reassuring message to both Cambodians and Thais who are eager to find a lasting peace. He emphasized that no one wants to see war break out between the two nations. The troop withdrawal, he said, was a result of ongoing negotiations at various levels, from high-ranking government officials to commanders on the ground.
The Cambodian leader also called on his people to trust the government’s efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully. He underscored that this approach is the only way to prevent bloodshed and maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
As reported by cambodianess, this development is being closely watched as a potential step towards a more stable and peaceful region.