UN Secretary-General Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement Between Cambodia and Thailand

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, calling it a positive step towards ending current hostilities and easing tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

In a statement issued today by his spokesman, the UN chief urged both nations to fully respect the terms of the ceasefire and to foster an environment conducive to addressing long-standing issues and achieving lasting peace.

“The Secretary-General welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand as a positive step towards ending current hostilities and easing tensions. He urges both countries to respect the agreement fully and to create an environment conducive to addressing long-standing issues and achieving lasting peace,” the statement read.

Guterres also commended Malaysia, in its role as current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), along with the United States and China, for their dedicated efforts in promoting a peaceful resolution to the situation. The UN reiterated its readiness to support initiatives aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.