Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Cambodian, Thai negotiators meet for second day of talks

November 11, 2008
ABC Radio Australia

Cambodian and Thai negotiators have met for a second day of talks aimed at resolving a long-running border dispute which last month erupted into a shootout that claimed four lives.

The three-day talks aim to end a four-month military stand-off and begin the process of hammering out competing territorial claims.

Cambodia's lead negotiator says the two sides made a "big step" when they agreed to an agenda to defuse tensions as talks began on Monday.

Shortly after earlier talks failed last month, troops from the two countries clashed over disputed land near Cambodia's ancient Preah Vihear temple.

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