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Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia Proposes General Border Committee To Resolve Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
JERTIH, July 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has proposed that Thailand and Cambodia use the General Border Committee as a mechanism to resolve diplomatic disputes between the two countries, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said, if agreed upon in negotiation, leaders of the two countries should then welcome the proposals put forward by the committee. 'This is because they both (Thailand and Cambodia) want the other side to apologise first, so I suggest that they use the General Border Committee each has its strength and they just don't want to give in,' he told reporters after officiating the Besut UMNO Division meeting here today. Mohamad said he had and would always be in touch with his counterparts, namely Maris Sangiampongsa of Thailand and Prak Sokhonn of Cambodia, to ask for the dispute to stop. 'I have asked them to stand down so that a ceasefire can be held as soon as possible, because the two countries are friends, neighbours and have long-standing family ties. We need to find a solution together through dialogue and diplomatic channels. 'So Insya-Allah I will try to contact them again and also some friends there (in Thailand and Cambodia) who have influence,' he said. Meanwhile, Mohamad said Wisma Putra had already issued a ban on Malaysians in both countries from going to or approaching the troubled areas. He said the Malaysian embassies in Bangkok, Thailand and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, were also always open for Malaysians to report any problems, including those related to the conflict. Media previously reported that Thai and Cambodian troops clashed last Thursday in a disputed border area, with both sides pointing fingers at each other over who was considered to be the initiator of the latest confrontation.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia proposes border committee to resolve Thailand-Cambodia conflict
JERTIH: Malaysia has proposed that Thailand and Cambodia utilise the General Border Committee as a diplomatic mechanism to resolve ongoing disputes between the two nations. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that if both parties agree, leaders should consider the committee's recommendations to de-escalate tensions. He explained, 'This is because they both want the other side to apologise first, so I suggest that they use the General Border Committee mechanism... because each has its strength and they just don't want to give in.' Mohamad made these remarks after officiating the Besut UMNO Division meeting in Jertih. The minister confirmed he has been in contact with his counterparts, Thailand's Maris Sangiampongsa and Cambodia's Prak Sokhonn, urging an immediate ceasefire. 'I have asked them to stand down so that a ceasefire can be held as soon as possible, because the two countries are friends, neighbours and have long-standing family ties. We need to find a solution together through dialogue and diplomatic channels.' Mohamad added that he would continue engaging with influential figures in both countries to facilitate discussions. Meanwhile, Wisma Putra has issued a travel advisory, prohibiting Malaysians from visiting conflict zones near the Thai-Cambodian border. Malaysian embassies in Bangkok and Phnom Penh remain open for assistance. Recent clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops have reignited tensions over the long-disputed 817-kilometre border. The conflict escalated after a deadly incident in Preah Vihear in late May, resulting in a Cambodian soldier's death. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has also reached out to Cambodian and Thai leaders to express Malaysia's concerns. - Bernama
