Saturday, April 23, 2011

China urges Cambodia, Thailand to settle disputes through dialogue

April 23, 2011
Xinhua

China on Friday called on Cambodia and Thailand to stay calm and resolve their differences through dialogue.

"Cambodia and Thailand are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and good neighbors of China. China expects both countries to stay calm, exercise restraint and resolve differences through consultations," Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said in a statement Friday.

Armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai troops erupted on Friday, just over two months since a deadly clash occurred from Feb. 4 to 7 in the disputed area next to Preah Vihear temple, a World Heritage Site.

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