U.S. urges Cambodia, Thailand to fully implement Peace Accords amid renewed border clashes

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday urged the full implementation of the Peace Accords amid ongoing violence between Cambodia and Thailand.

During a phone conversation with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, "Secretary Rubio reaffirmed that the United States stands ready to facilitate discussions aimed at ensuring peace and stability between Cambodia and Thailand," said State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

Rubio stressed the importance of both countries fully implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.

The recent clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border, stemming from long-standing territorial disputes dating back to the colonial era, reignited in late May following military confrontations in border regions.

On Oct. 26, during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia signed a joint peace declaration. Just two months later, however, violence erupted again.

Thailand's military announced Thursday that negotiations between the two countries have entered their second day, with overall clashes along the border showing a decreasing trend. ■