27 Jul 2025 16:52 PM Rubio urges Cambodia, Thailand to deescalate, offers US for talks
"The United States is prepared to facilitate future discussions in order to ensure peace and stability between Thailand and Cambodia," the department said in statements on Sunday about separate calls with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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