Cambodia and Thailand border conflict continues. On the 25th, a Cambodian government spokesperson gave an exclusive interview to Phoenix TV, stating that Cambodia does not want to have conflicts with any country, but will spare no effort to safeguard national territorial integrity, and called on the Thai government to resolve long-standing border disputes through the International Court of Justice.
The Cambodian spokesperson stated that the military clash on the 24th was initiated by Thailand, and accused Thailand of using cluster bombs and other heavy weapons in seven locations. The spokesperson said that Thailand has repeatedly ignored international consensus, insisting on unilaterally defining the border, and has triggered border conflicts multiple times over the past three decades. The Cambodian side believes that the dispute should be resolved through the judgment of the International Court of Justice to achieve lasting peace.
Spokesperson of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Bouna:
Thailand is the first party to use violence. Cambodia wants peace, peaceful solutions, which require submitting the case to the International Court of Justice, which is simple and fair, but they (Thailand) are unwilling, they want to declare war against Cambodia.
The Cambodian authorities held three press conferences on July 25th, and the Foreign Minister convened with diplomatic envoys from 52 countries stationed in Cambodia for notification. The spokesperson stated that Cambodia will maintain national sovereignty through various means, including diplomatic and military methods, and also called on the international community to intervene to prevent the escalation of the conflict. The Cambodian side emphasized that the development of the situation depends entirely on the subsequent actions of Thailand.
Phoenix TV reporter Liu Bei:
Do you think the current conflict will continue to escalate? If the situation deteriorates, how will Cambodia respond?
Spokesperson of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Bouna:
First of all, we need to use our military means to defend sovereignty; we have no choice, although we do not want to do so. In addition, we call on the international community, the United Nations, and ASEAN to intervene, hoping to stop the conflict as soon as possible.
The Cambodian spokesperson added that the Cambodia-Thailand border is about 800 kilometers long, and only four areas involve territorial disputes. If the conflict continues, it will cause serious economic and diplomatic losses to both countries. Cambodia calls on Thailand to resolve the long-standing disputes through the judgment of the International Court of Justice.
Sources: Phoenix TV Correspondent Liu Bei, reporting from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Editor: Wanhong
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