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Al Jazeera
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Thailand, Cambodia to return to military positions after border clash
Thai and Cambodian forces are expected to return to their previously agreed-upon positions on the border after the two governments reinforced their military presence following an eruption of violence that killed a Cambodian soldier. Thai Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday that both sides hoped the thorny border issue could be fully resolved through a meeting on Saturday of the Joint Boundary Committee, which was set up to facilitate bilateral negotiations. But Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn reiterated that his government had called on the International Court of Justice to resolve the border dispute. 'Given the complexity, historical nature and sensitivity of these disputes, it is increasingly evident that bilateral dialogue alone may no longer suffice to bring about a comprehensive and lasting solution,' Sokhonn said. However, Thailand has said it does not recognise the court's jurisdiction and proposes to settle the matter through bilateral negotiations. The two countries have, for more than a century, contested sovereignty over undemarcated points along their shared border when France mapped out Cambodia in 1907 when it was a French colony. Since 2008, when fighting first broke out over an 11th-century Hindu temple, bouts of violence have sporadically occurred, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 people. In the most recent outbreak on May 28, a Cambodian soldier was killed in the disputed border region between Cambodia's Preah Vihear province and Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province. While the Thai and Cambodian militaries agreed to quell tensions, Cambodia said it could keep its troops in the area despite Thailand urging it to leave. On Saturday, the Thai army took control of the 'opening and closing' of all border crossings it shares with Cambodia, referring to a 'threat to Thailand's sovereignty and security'. According to government data, Thailand operates 17 official border crossings along the shared 817km (508-mile) frontier. Earlier on Sunday, the army shortened operating hours at 10 border crossings.
The Star
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia holds bilateral talks with Cambodia, Bahrain at Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia held separate bilateral meetings with Cambodia and Bahrain on Sunday (May 25) on the sidelines of the 46th Asean Summit, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation. The meetings, led by Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, began with his Cambodian counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, at 3pm at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Both sides discussed bilateral and Asean-related matters during the 30-minute session. Cambodia's delegation comprised Sokhonn, two Secretaries of State from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Kung Phoak and Ouk Sorphorn, and two Under Secretaries of State, Chan Ratana and Hean Polyne. Following the meeting with Cambodia, Mohamad also met with Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Dr Abdullatif Rashid Alzayani. The half-hour discussion focused on bilateral ties and regional collaboration. Malaysia's delegation included the Foreign Ministry Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin, and Director General of the ASEAN-Malaysia National Secretariat, Datuk Zanariah Zainal Abidin. Alzayani led the Bahraini delegation, which included Advisor for Political Affairs Hamad Ali Al Mannaie, Bahrain's Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Walid Khalifa Al Manea, Chief of Legal Affairs and Acting Chief of GCC Affairs Mohamed Abdulrahman AlHaidan, Chief of Coordination and Follow-up and Acting Director of the Minister's Office Saeed Abdulkhaliq Saeed, and Protocol Officer Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Majed. The 46th Asean Summit, set for May 26-27 at KLCC, will bring together leaders of the bloc's member states to address regional challenges, promote economic cooperation, and advance the principles of inclusivity and sustainability. Kuala Lumpur will also host the second Asean-GCC Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit concurrently. - Bernama
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia Holds Bilateral Talks With Cambodia, Bahrain At ASEAN Summit
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks during a press conference in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia held separate bilateral meetings with Cambodia and Bahrain today on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation. The meetings, led by Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, began with his Cambodian counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, at 3pm at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Both sides discussed bilateral and ASEAN-related matters during the 30-minute session. Cambodia's delegation comprised Sokhonn, two Secretaries of State from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Kung Phoak and Ouk Sorphorn, and two Under Secretaries of State, Chan Ratana and Hean Polyne. Following the meeting with Cambodia, Mohamad also met with Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Dr Abdullatif Rashid Alzayani. The half-hour discussion focused on bilateral ties and regional collaboration. Malaysia's delegation included the Foreign Ministry Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin, and Director General of the ASEAN-Malaysia National Secretariat, Datuk Zanariah Zainal Abidin. Alzayani led the Bahraini delegation, which included Advisor for Political Affairs Hamad Ali Al Mannaie, Bahrain's Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Walid Khalifa Al Manea, Chief of Legal Affairs and Acting Chief of GCC Affairs Mohamed Abdulrahman AlHaidan, Chief of Coordination and Follow-up and Acting Director of the Minister's Office Saeed Abdulkhaliq Saeed, and Protocol Officer Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Majed. The 46th ASEAN Summit, set for May 26–27 at KLCC, will bring together leaders of the bloc's member states to address regional challenges, promote economic cooperation, and advance the principles of inclusivity and sustainability. Kuala Lumpur will also host the second ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit concurrently.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Cambodia, Russia agree to advance cooperation in key areas
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Russia on Monday (April 28) agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in major areas for mutual benefits, said the readout by a Cambodian foreign ministry spokesperson. The agreement was made during the 11th Session of the Cambodia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation (IGC) via videoconference, which was co-chaired by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn (pic) and Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut. "After the exchange of views and discussions on a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, the session agreed on a course of actions to advance cooperation in key areas, among them: economy, trade, investment, energy and natural resources, industry, transport, ICT, finance and banking, education, culture and sports, healthcare, and environment," the readout said. - Xinhua
