A Foreign Ministry spokesman answered questions from reporters regarding the signing of a joint cease-fire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand. Q: On December 27, Cambodia and Thailand signed a joint cease-fire declaration at a special meeting of the General Border Council. What comments does China have on this? A: China welcomes the signing of a joint cease-fire declaration by Cambodia and Thailand. This shows that dialogue and consultation are a realistic and effective way to resolve complex disputes, and that China, ASEAN and the international community have also made joint efforts to this end. China is ready to continue to provide a platform and create conditions for more comprehensive and specific communication between Cambodia and Thailand. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Brasokoun and Thai Foreign Minister Sihasa in Yunnan from December 28 to 29. Military representatives from the three countries will also attend. China will use its own means to play a constructive role for Cambodia and Thailand in consolidating the cease-fire situation, resuming mutual exchanges, rebuilding mutual political trust, transforming relations, and maintaining regional peace.

A Foreign Ministry spokesman answered questions from reporters regarding the signing of a joint cease-fire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand. Q: On December 27, Cambodia and Thailand signed a joint cease-fire declaration at a special meeting of the General Border Council. What comments does China have on this? A: China welcomes the signing of a joint cease-fire declaration by Cambodia and Thailand. This shows that dialogue and consultation are a realistic and effective way to resolve complex disputes, and that China, ASEAN and the international community have also made joint efforts to this end. China is ready to continue to provide a platform and create conditions for more comprehensive and specific communication between Cambodia and Thailand. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Brasokoun and Thai Foreign Minister Sihasa in Yunnan from December 28 to 29. Military representatives from the three countries will also attend. China will use its own means to play a constructive role for Cambodia and Thailand in consolidating the cease-fire situation, resuming mutual exchanges, rebuilding mutual political trust, transforming relations, and maintaining regional peace.