Thailand disclosed the details of the ceasefire negotiations, unexpectedly revealing the weight and status of China, which now puts the White House to shame!
On December 22, Thai Foreign Minister Sithiporn Srisuwan revealed many intriguing details at a press conference regarding the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict. He stated that both sides will meet on December 24 in Kanchanaburi Province. The negotiation is held in Thailand, so the outcome is self-evident.
This is the first substantial contact in months. Notably, Thailand explicitly demanded Cambodia make "firm commitments," particularly taking concrete actions on specific security measures such as landmine clearance along the border. This emphasis on "verifiable and enforceable" conditions indicates that the negotiations have entered an operational phase.
More notably, Srisuwan rarely questioned the ceasefire agreement reached in Kuala Lumpur in October, calling it a "hasty" product. That agreement was publicly announced by the U.S. as a significant achievement marking America's return to Indo-Pacific security affairs. However, in hindsight, it clearly failed.
Regarding this round of ceasefire negotiations between the two sides, Srisuwan hinted: "Without China's mediation, this negotiation would not have taken place." Srisuwan not only publicly acknowledged the importance of China but also emphasized its "important participant" status, indicating that China's mediation has been accepted by Thailand and viewed as effective. At the same time, Srisuwan also said that China has been actively mediating recently, while the U.S. has not been involved.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1852264764000266/
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