Friday, October 17, 2008
The Associated Press
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysia is considering a mediation role in the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia that has killed two soldiers and led to fears of outright war.
Foreign Minister Rais Yatim will try to get Cabinet approval Friday to visit Cambodia and Thailand, where fighting erupted between the Southeast Asian neighbors over land surrounding the centuries-old Preah Vihear temple, said Rais' aide, who declined to be named citing policy.
"As a friendly neighbor to both countries, we must do all we can to prevent the situation from getting out of hand," Rais was quoted as saying Thursday by the national news agency Bernama.
His aide confirmed the comments. He said Rais had talked to Surin Pitsuwan, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, to offer Malaysia's help.
Rais reportedly said Surin also had asked one or two other countries to help resolve the conflict.
Cambodian and Thai army commanders met Thursday in Thailand and agreed to hold joint-border patrols but said they will not withdraw their troops.
In a separate development, Rais said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon had asked Malaysia to consider discussions with Myanmar on human rights, in particular the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under house arrest for more than 12 of the past 19 years, Bernama reported.
Foreign Minister Rais Yatim will try to get Cabinet approval Friday to visit Cambodia and Thailand, where fighting erupted between the Southeast Asian neighbors over land surrounding the centuries-old Preah Vihear temple, said Rais' aide, who declined to be named citing policy.
"As a friendly neighbor to both countries, we must do all we can to prevent the situation from getting out of hand," Rais was quoted as saying Thursday by the national news agency Bernama.
His aide confirmed the comments. He said Rais had talked to Surin Pitsuwan, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, to offer Malaysia's help.
Rais reportedly said Surin also had asked one or two other countries to help resolve the conflict.
Cambodian and Thai army commanders met Thursday in Thailand and agreed to hold joint-border patrols but said they will not withdraw their troops.
In a separate development, Rais said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon had asked Malaysia to consider discussions with Myanmar on human rights, in particular the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under house arrest for more than 12 of the past 19 years, Bernama reported.
5 comments:
Khmer need Peace,Independence,real justice.Sihanouk,Polpot,Kiev samphârn,Pen savan have told all.Please ECCC hurry up,we need money to restore our country.
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=KHb_K_tOS6k&feature=related
According to "INSCRIPTIONS MODERNES D'ANGKOR"by "Mähä Bidür KRASSEM
collection dirigée par:Nouth Narang,Jacques Népote,Ang Chouléan.
Khmers beleived to the reincarnation,welcome of Buddha Srey Ar métrey"
http://fr.youtube.com/user/maitreyaproject
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=axCSr7U3tBE&NR=1
I'm happy that Jolie has placed Buddha statue in Maddox room.
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=7QzcRe2nFTg
Yes, Malaysia is a good candidate in this mediation, because to some degree, Thailand is somehow afraid of Malaysia because it is a muslim country, and Thailand seems never get rid of the problem from its muslim minority.
"The day after the confrontations which led to the death of 3 Cambodian soldiers, it appears that at least 5 Thai soldiers were also killed."
"Returning to the outcome of the shooting the day before, several Cambodian soldiers questioned by Cambodge Soir Hebdo have assured that there were at least 5 Thai soldiers killed and 2 injured near the stair step to the Preah Vihear temple. “Two bodies were discovered yesterday and 3 others were found today, we even helped our enemies carry the bodies,” one of the soldier explained."
Proud of you Khmer soldiers!
Khmer sra-lunch Khmer!
We urge Malaysia to increase cash for the Thailand southern insurgents.
We like to read the news on Thai getting their ass kicked on the Bangkok Post.
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