Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted a pivotal trilateral meeting in Yunnan Province's Anning city on Thursday, bringing together Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. The talks concluded with a shared commitment to accelerate cross-border cooperation between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
Rebuilding Trust Through Action
Both Cambodia and Thailand pledged to strengthen communication channels and restore routine exchanges, building on recent agreements from their leaders' summit and General Border Committee session. The Chinese foreign ministry emphasized support for maintaining "peace and tranquility" in contested border zones through sustained ceasefire efforts.
ASEAN's Central Role Affirmed
Beijing endorsed ASEAN's continued leadership in preserving regional unity while offering practical assistance. "China stands ready to support mutually agreed initiatives," the ministry stated, referencing potential collaboration on humanitarian demining operations in designated border areas.
Regional Stability in Focus
The development signals progress in resolving long-standing tensions that have impacted border communities. Analysts suggest this trilateral format could serve as a model for addressing complex regional challenges through dialogue.
