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IN PHOTOS: Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire as China steps into mediation

Updated On: 30 July, 2025 08:00 PM IST | ronak mastakar

After days of intense fighting along their shared border, Thailand and Cambodia have once again confirmed their commitment to a fragile ceasefire. This renewed pledge comes as China has stepped in to mediate negotiations between the two nations. (Pics/AFP)

Military attaches and diplomats from 13 nations, including the US, Japan, and Australia, observed the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire at the An Ses border checkpoint in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province. Pics/AFP

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Military attaches and diplomats from 13 nations, including the US, Japan, and Australia, observed the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire at the An Ses border checkpoint in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province. Pics/AFP
The original ceasefire, agreed upon in Malaysia, was supposed to start at midnight on Monday. However, it was quickly challenged

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The original ceasefire, agreed upon in Malaysia, was supposed to start at midnight on Monday. However, it was quickly challenged

Early Tuesday, Thailand's army accused Cambodia of launching attacks in several areas, though Cambodia denied any firing

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Early Tuesday, Thailand's army accused Cambodia of launching attacks in several areas, though Cambodia denied any firing

The Thai army then reported continued exchanges of gunfire into Wednesday morning, but noted that no heavy artillery was used

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The Thai army then reported continued exchanges of gunfire into Wednesday morning, but noted that no heavy artillery was used

Thailand's Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday morning that such actions constituted "a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement by Cambodian forces and their apparent lack of good faith"

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Thailand's Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday morning that such actions constituted "a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement by Cambodian forces and their apparent lack of good faith"

However, by Wednesday afternoon, both sides seemed to reaffirm their commitment to the ceasefire

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However, by Wednesday afternoon, both sides seemed to reaffirm their commitment to the ceasefire

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that "Cambodia and Thailand reiterated to China their commitment to the ceasefire consensus and expressed appreciation for China's positive role in de-escalating the situation"

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China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that "Cambodia and Thailand reiterated to China their commitment to the ceasefire consensus and expressed appreciation for China's positive role in de-escalating the situation"

China described this informal meeting as its "latest diplomatic effort" and emphasized its "constructive role in resolving their border dispute"

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China described this informal meeting as its "latest diplomatic effort" and emphasized its "constructive role in resolving their border dispute"

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