Cambodia's PM Adviser on Border Clashes with Thailand and Diplomacy

Border Clashes and Cambodian Stance

• 💥 Violence along the Thailand-Cambodia border has intensified, resulting in casualties and displacement, with half a million people forced to seek shelter.
• ⚖️ Cambodia asserts its commitment to international law and previously agreed-upon ceasefire and peace accords.
• 🗺️ Cambodia views the Thai military's use of a unilateral map as the root cause of public misperceptions and the current conflict.

Landmine Accusations and International Law

• 🚫 Cambodia denies laying new landmines on disputed territory, despite Thai accusations, and states its commitment to the Ottawa Convention.
• 🔍 Cambodia welcomes verifiable, fact-based international investigations into landmine accusations, emphasizing that landmines are not an excuse for invasion.

Diplomatic Dialogue and Mediation

• 🤝 Cambodia is committed to bilateral discussions, dialogue, and diplomacy but welcomes third-party mediation, including efforts from ASEAN and former President Donald Trump.
• 🇺🇸 The potential involvement of Donald Trump in mediating peace is seen as a symbolic trust, but ultimately, Cambodia and Thailand must honor international law.

Decision-Making in Cambodia

• 🏛️ Cambodia's decision-making process adheres to its constitution, with Prime Minister Hun Manet currently in power.
• 👨‍顾问 Former Prime Minister Hun Sen serves in an advisory role by royal decree, indicating a clear separation of powers.
• 🗣️ Cambodia criticizes other nations for using rhetoric against neighbors due to internal politics, violating principles of friendship and coexistence.