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Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire 'gradually' being implemented, says China
China urges a lasting ceasefire as Thailand returns Cambodian soldiers following renewed efforts to end recent border clashes. - ADOBE STOCK
BEIJING: The agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire is being "gradually" implemented, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.
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China hopes both sides will ensure a "comprehensive" and "lasting" ceasefire, said ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular news conference.
Thailand has returned 18 soldiers to Cambodia, Lin also said.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed a second ceasefire at the end of December, ending weeks of border clashes that amounted to the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
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- China calls for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after weeks of border clashes.
- Thailand has returned 18 Cambodian soldiers as part of easing tensions.
- The neighbours agreed to a second ceasefire in late December following their worst fighting in years.
China hopes both sides will ensure a "comprehensive" and "lasting" ceasefire, said ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular news conference.
Thailand has returned 18 soldiers to Cambodia, Lin also said.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed a second ceasefire at the end of December, ending weeks of border clashes that amounted to the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
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