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President Ramos-Horta Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on Border Conflict

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Timor-Leste President, Jose Ramos-Horta.
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DILI, www.news-viptv.com – The President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate, H.E. José Ramos-Horta, welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia, as chaired and hosted by Malaysia, following recent escalations along their shared border.

Officers from the Thai army, left, meet with counterparts from the Cambodian army in no man’s land near the Aranyaprathet-Poipet border crossing between Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province and Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province on July 29. © Royal Thai Army/AFP/Jiji

President Ramos-Horta has been closely following the situation with deep concern and great hope for a quick resolution. Timor-Leste considers both Thailand and Cambodia long-standing and cherished partners in our region. We hold in highest regard the leadership and people of both nations, and it is in this spirit of friendship and regional solidarity that the President expresses his sincere appreciation for the leadership shown by both governments in engaging in a path of peaceful dialogue and mutual understanding.

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The loss of life, displacement of civilians, and risk of broader instability in our region, have underscored the ongoing need for constructive engagement. President Ramos-Horta commends the efforts undertaken in Kuala Lumpur to mediate this breakthrough, as the first step in the path towards a durable and peaceful resolution. The outcome of the Special Meeting hosted on 28 July by Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, reflects the true spirit and success of regional cooperation when approached through open dialogue and a joint commitment to peaceful resolution.

“As firm believers in regional solidarity and the international global order, we reaffirm the importance of ASEAN’s founding principles and mechanisms – open dialogue and consensus building – as essential tools in navigating complex regional challenges. As Southeast Asians, we must draw upon these foundational values to engage in a framework of open and constructive dialogue that must be upheld in moments such as this,” President Horta stated on press statement.

President Ramos-Horta stands fully committed to the ASEAN spirit and the strength of the international rule of law, and to our collective responsibility to preserve peace and stability in the region. As a country that has engaged deeply in peaceful conflict resolution, we reiterate our readiness to offer any support to all ASEAN member states and international partners in sustaining peace and rebuilding trust.

In these critical moments, we must all engage in good faith and work collaboratively towards lasting solutions. Timor-Leste remains steadfast in solidarity with its neighbors, and with all who strive for a more peaceful and cooperative world.

 

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