Mohamad: GBC meeting focuses on Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire terms
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said he hoped that both countries would agree on the terms of reference discussed at the technical committee level before they are brought to the high-level ministerial meeting between the two countries on Aug 7 in Kuala Lumpur.
"A permanent ceasefire agreement has been reached. We are now at the stage of outlining the terms of reference, which were discussed today at the technical committee level. We hope both parties can agree to the proposed terms.
"Most importantly, we want to establish an Asean Monitoring Team to ensure the ceasefire is upheld. This would allow the two neighbouring countries to come together and ensure that their people can reconnect across the border as before," he said.
He was speaking to reporters after attending the Negri Sembilan assembly sitting here.
Mohamad also expressed confidence that both sides would have no major issues agreeing to the proposed terms, although they each presented some additional suggestions.
Tensions along the border began with a skirmish on May 28, which escalated into a full-fledged armed conflict on July 24.
On July 28, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following a special meeting in Putrajaya chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his capacity as the Asean chair.
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