China vows to continue Thailand-Cambodia peace efforts after ‘informal’ post-truce talks
Foreign ministry says it hosted ‘candid, friendly and conducive’ three-way talks in Shanghai following the recent border ceasefire
The three-way discussions in Shanghai, hosted by vice-minister for foreign affairs Sun Weidong, secured a commitment from both sides to abide by the ceasefire and were described by Beijing as an “informal consultation” given the “fragile situation” on the ground.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a press conference later in the day that the meeting took place in a “candid, friendly and conducive” atmosphere and both sides had “reaffirmed to China their commitment to upholding the ceasefire”.
Guo added that Beijing was working to “create conditions for the early restoration of peace and stability” along the Thai-Cambodian border.
“We stand ready to maintain close communication with Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia and other regional countries to play a constructive role in cementing the ceasefire agreement and to restore regional peace and stability,” Guo said.