The United States, South Korea, France, Australian, British, German and Japanese embassies have praised the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers from Thai detention, seeing it as a positive diplomatic gesture following the ceasefire and expressing hope that the move will help rebuild trust, ease tensions and advance long-term peace between Cambodia and Thailand.
US President Donald Trump congratulated the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand after what he described as a rapid agreement to halt fighting along their border, saying the two countries would return to living in peace.
Beijing pledges support for ceasefire consolidation, urges renewed diplomacy and backs joint action against online scams to safeguard regional stability.
The Philippines, as incoming ASEAN chair, has welcomed the outcome of the 3rd Special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Cambodia and Thailand, which resulted in a renewed ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
Thailand's army on Monday (Dec 29) accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory.
China is providing humanitarian aid worth approximately $2.85 million to the Cambodian government to assist displaced civilians affected by the conflict with Thailand. The support comes as the Chinese Foreign Ministry hosts tripartite talks between Cambodia, China, and Thailand.
Australia has announced $250,000 in humanitarian assistance to support Cambodians displaced by the conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border, as international agencies warn the situation is rapidly deteriorating.
