Security Council Press Statement on Cambodia-Thailand Border Situation

 

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti ( Brazil):

The members of the Security Council were briefed by Under-Secretary-General B. Lynn Pascoe and by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, and Chair of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Marty Natalegawa, on the situation on the border between Cambodia and Thailand.

The members of the Security Council also heard from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cambodia, Hor Namhong, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Kasit Piromya.

The members of the Security Council expressed their grave concern about the recent armed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand.

The members of the Security Council called on the two sides to display maximum restraint and avoid any action that may aggravate the situation.  The members of the Security Council further urged the parties to establish a permanent ceasefire, and to implement it fully and resolve the situation peacefully and through effective dialogue.

The members of the Security Council expressed support for ASEAN’s active efforts in this matter and encouraged the parties to continue to cooperate with the organization in this regard.  They welcomed the upcoming Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of ASEAN on 22 February.

* *** *

For information media • not an official record