Vietnam reaffirmed its support for continued dialogue and restraint by Cambodia and Thailand, emphasizing the importance of peaceful engagement, mutual trust and respect for international law in easing tensions and maintaining stability along their shared border.
THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam welcomes the signing of a joint statement by Cambodia and Thailand at the third special meeting of the General Boundary Commission (GBC), in which the two sides agreed to a ceasefire and measures to ease tensions along their border.
Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang. Photo: Bao Chi
Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang said on December 27, following the move made at the special meeting on the same day.
According to the spokesperson, Vietnam welcomes the joint statement signed at the third special GBC meeting on December 27, 2025, which includes an agreement on a ceasefire and steps to reduce tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
“Vietnam expressed confidence that Cambodia and Thailand will effectively implement the agreements outlined in the joint statement and continue negotiations to resolve disputes peacefully, in line with fundamental principles of international law, the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC),” Hang said.
She stressed that Vietnam hopes these efforts will be carried out in the spirit of ASEAN friendship and solidarity, for the long-term interests of both countries and the region, reaffirming Vietnam’s support for dialogue and restraint efforts by the two neighboring countries.
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