At a pivotal meeting held at the Shangri-La Mactan hotel in Cebu, Philippines, key discussions about the Thailand-Cambodia situation were undertaken by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The meeting commenced at 6 pm local time and was orchestrated by the Philippines, serving as the ASEAN chair, as confirmed by Rachada Dhanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office.
Following the trilateral talks, a press conference was conducted, led by President Marcos Jr., in his role as ASEAN chair. He was succeeded by Prime Minister Hun Manet and then Prime Minister Anutin, who expressed gratitude to the Philippine leader for organizing the significant meeting. Anutin described his dialogue with the Cambodian prime minister as both constructive and forward-looking, noting that the talks were characterized by frankness and substantial meaning.
The gathering was underscored as a vital moment for reinforcing both nations’ dedication to dialogue and maintaining peace. Anutin highlighted the interconnectedness of Thailand and Cambodia, emphasizing that any conflict results in mutual loss and hardship, further affirming the importance of peace.
Prime Minister Anutin called for a new era in the relationship between the neighboring countries, suggesting that it is time for both nations to advance together. He underscored that achieving this would necessitate sincerity, good faith, and a mutual determination to overcome existing challenges, setting a path for a future of cooperation and harmony.