Thai, Cambodian militaries agree to ease border tensions
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to withdraw their troops from the site on their disputed border where the two sides exchanged fire on Wednesday. One Cambodian soldier was killed in the incident.
The army chiefs of both countries met on Thursday and expressed condolences over the death. They also agreed to seek a peaceful resolution to the issue. Thai defense officials say all troops on both sides have already left the area where the incident occurred.
The clash took place along the border between Thailand's northeastern province and Cambodia's northern province.
Cambodian troops say they were conducting a patrol when they came under fire. Thai officials, however, claim they tried to talk before the Cambodians started shooting.
The territorial dispute between the two nations spiked after a temple in the border area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Tensions have eased in recent years and officials stress Wednesday's clash was accidental.
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