ASEAN Foreign Ministers Convene Talks on Thailand-Cambodia Dispute
Malaysian Foreign Minister Hasan declared the 10-nation bloc "must do whatever is necessary to maintain regional peace and stability," a news agency reported.
The diplomat conveyed "deep sadness" regarding civilian fatalities stemming from the intensifying hostilities.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow informed journalists that Bangkok has put forward a proposal for the two militaries to "should meet as soon as possible."
Sihasak confirmed the meeting will be held under the General Border Committee framework of the two nations on Dec. 24.
Earlier Monday, Cambodia's Defense Ministry asserted that Thai military units launched three M79 grenades into a populated zone in Tuol Pongro within Banteay Meanchey province, driving its civilian deaths now climbed to 20, a news outlet reported.
The Thai army countered with allegations that Cambodian forces discharged artillery shells and grenades toward the Pha Mo E Dang and Phu Makua zones, media documented.
Both nations had inked a peace agreement this past October during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in the presence of US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, but implementation was subsequently halted after Thai personnel suffered critical injuries from a landmine detonation in a frontier province.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Hasan pressed both parties to "undertake full and effective implementation" of the peace accord.
Thai officials report 21 Thai soldiers and one civilian have perished during the continuing violence, while Cambodia's Interior Ministry confirmed 20 Cambodian civilians were killed and 79 others injured.
Thailand additionally disclosed that another 33 civilians died as "collateral effects of the situation."
In a separate development, China called on Cambodia and Thailand to "quickly achieve a ceasefire and restore peace."
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