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Home / News / World News / Photos / IN PICS: Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire as China steps into mediation

IN PICS: Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire as China steps into mediation

Updated On: 30 July, 2025 08:00 PM IST | ronak mastakar

After days of intense fighting along their shared border, Thailand and Cambodia have once again confirmed their commitment to a fragile ceasefire. This renewed pledge comes as China has stepped in to mediate negotiations between the two nations. (Pics/AFP)

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After days of intense fighting along their shared border, Thailand and Cambodia have once again confirmed their commitment to a fragile ceasefire. This renewed pledge comes as China has stepped in to mediate negotiations between the two nations. (Pics/AFP)

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After days of intense fighting along their shared border, Thailand and Cambodia have once again confirmed their commitment to a fragile ceasefire. This renewed pledge comes as China has stepped in to mediate negotiations between the two nations. (Pics/AFP)
<p>The original ceasefire, agreed upon in Malaysia, was supposed to start at midnight on Monday. However, it was quickly challenged</p>

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The original ceasefire, agreed upon in Malaysia, was supposed to start at midnight on Monday. However, it was quickly challenged

<p>Early Tuesday, Thailand`s army accused Cambodia of launching attacks in several areas, though Cambodia denied any firing</p>

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Early Tuesday, Thailand`s army accused Cambodia of launching attacks in several areas, though Cambodia denied any firing

<p>The Thai army then reported continued exchanges of gunfire into Wednesday morning, but noted that no heavy artillery was used</p>

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The Thai army then reported continued exchanges of gunfire into Wednesday morning, but noted that no heavy artillery was used

<p>Thailand`s Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday morning that such actions constituted "a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement by Cambodian forces and their apparent lack of good faith"</p>

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Thailand`s Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday morning that such actions constituted "a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement by Cambodian forces and their apparent lack of good faith"

<p>However, by Wednesday afternoon, both sides seemed to reaffirm their commitment to the ceasefire</p>

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However, by Wednesday afternoon, both sides seemed to reaffirm their commitment to the ceasefire

<p>China`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that "Cambodia and Thailand reiterated to China their commitment to the ceasefire consensus and expressed appreciation for China`s positive role in de-escalating the situation"</p>

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China`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that "Cambodia and Thailand reiterated to China their commitment to the ceasefire consensus and expressed appreciation for China`s positive role in de-escalating the situation"

<p>China described this informal meeting as its "latest diplomatic effort" and emphasized its "constructive role in resolving their border dispute"</p>

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China described this informal meeting as its "latest diplomatic effort" and emphasized its "constructive role in resolving their border dispute"

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