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Add as preferred source on GoogleCambodia has called for an immediate ceasefire with Thailand amid escalating border clashes, urging peaceful resolution at the UN Security Council.
(Reuters) -Cambodia called for a ceasefire with Thailand, AFP reported on Friday, citing Chhea Keo, the country's ambassador to the United Nations.
"Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire -- unconditionally -- and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute," AFP said in a post on X quoting Keo, who made the statement following a closed meeting of the Security Council attended by Cambodia and Thailand.
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as border fighting intensified and spread, while Cambodia's leader said Thailand had agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal but then backed down.
(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; editing by Diane Craft)
Cambodia called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with Thailand, urging for a peaceful resolution to the dispute.
Cambodia and Thailand exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day, indicating a significant escalation in border fighting.
The statement was made by Chhea Keo, Cambodia's ambassador to the United Nations, as reported by AFP.
Cambodia's leader mentioned that Thailand had agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal amidst the ongoing conflict.
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