(ECNS) -- Since the outbreak of the conflict along the border between Cambodia and Thailand, as their friendly neighbor, China has actively worked for deescalation in its own way, said China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
Guo noted that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had met with his Cambodian and Thai counterparts and ASEAN Secretary-General, respectively, and the Chinese Foreign Ministry has maintained close communication with the two countries and passed on messages between them multiple times in light of the developments.
The Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs made two shuttle-diplomacy trips to promote talks for peace between the two sides. China supports ASEAN in playing its role, and has kept in close contact with Malaysia, ASEAN's rotating chair, and sent its representative to the special leaders' meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Guo said.
"In light of the fragile momentum for a ceasefire, on the morning of July 30, Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong had an informal consultation in Shanghai with representatives of Cambodia and Thailand. The two countries reaffirmed to China their commitment to upholding the ceasefire and appreciated the positive role played by China in calming down the situation. The meeting proceeded in a candid, friendly and conducive atmosphere. It is China's latest diplomatic effort to facilitate the implementation of the ceasefire and create conditions for quickly restoring peace and stability along the Cambodia-Thailand border," he added.
The spokesperson stressed that China practices the Global Security Initiative, promotes the building of a model of security for Asia featuring common security, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and dialogue and consultation, and stays committed to keeping the region peaceful and stable.
"China does not seek any selfish gains on the matter, and supports ASEAN in facilitating a political settlement of the situation between Cambodia and Thailand through the ASEAN way. We stand ready to continue to maintain close communication with regional countries, namely Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia, to play a constructive role in cementing the ceasefire and restoring peace and stability at an early date," he concluded.
(By Evelyn)
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