Yunnan: The Thai Foreign Ministry reveals that China supports Thailand and Cambodia in building trust for lasting peace. According to Thai News Agency, a spokesperson for the Thai Foreign Ministry disclosed that recent discussions between Prime Minister Sihasak Sihasak and Prime Minister Wang Yi resulted in China reaffirming its neutral stance, supporting both Thailand and Cambodia in resolving their issues through bilateral mechanisms. Mr. Nikorndej Plangkul, Director-General of the Department of Information and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided insights into the bilateral discussions involving Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and China's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Taking place in Yunnan Province, the discussions highlighted the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border. China reiterated its position of neutrality and support for bilateral mechanisms in resolving the issue, while confirming that any aid delivered to Cambodia was purely humanitarian and requested by Cambodia. During the meeting, Mr. Sihasak emphasized to Mr. Wang Yi that Thailand is committed to achieving lasting peace through bilateral agreements with Cambodia. However, with Cambodia attempting to escalate the issue to the international stage, Thailand believes this is not the appropriate approach. The Chinese side also expressed preference for resolving the conflict within a bilateral framework rather than resorting to multilateral mechanisms. Mr. Nikorndej emphasized that trust is fundamental to achieving lasting peace, noting that the purpose of the meeting in China was to reinforce mutual trust. The Thai side hopes that China will play a pivotal role in persuading Cambodia to build confidence in Thailand, ensuring sincerity in resolving the issues. During their bilateral discussions, Mr. Sihasak informed Mr. Wang Yi about the suspension of the joint statement in Kuala Lumpur, attri buting it to Cambodia's violations, such as planting landmines and failing to address scammers effectively. This led to an escalation in border tensions due to the seventh landmine incident involving Thai soldiers, prompting border clashes. Mr. Nikorndej revealed that Mr. Wang Yi assured Thailand of China's neutral role, expressing concern over the border clashes as both Thailand and Cambodia are China's neighbors and friends. China is ready to facilitate an environment conducive to de-escalating tensions and building trust between the two countries, inviting Thailand to communicate its needs. Addressing concerns from the Thai public regarding Chinese aircraft landing in Cambodia, Mr. Sihasak voiced his concerns to Wang Yi, who clarified that the aid sent to Cambodia comprised humanitarian assistance such as tents, medicine, and food. Wang Yi also expressed China's readiness to provide similar aid to Thailand if needed. Wang Yi shared details of his discussions with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Fore ign Minister Prak Sokhonn, who expressed Cambodia's desire for lasting peace and requested China's help in persuading Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers in custody. Prime Minister Sihasak mentioned that Thailand had proposed releasing the soldiers, contingent on a 72-hour ceasefire without violence, and expressed hope for Cambodia to facilitate the return of Thai citizens at the border. Following the ceasefire agreement, Mr. Sihasak anticipates the next step to involve discussions between the two foreign ministers on a roadmap for improving bilateral relations, potentially beginning with adjusting diplomatic representatives to facilitate higher-level talks.