Phnom Penh: Lieutenant General Rath Dararath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of National Defense, told the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) about Cambodia’s position in resolving the border dispute with Thailand peacefully in accordance with international law.
In a courtesy call with Jürg Montani, Head of the Asian Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Lieutenant General Rath Dararath highlighted the ICRC’s continued active support to Cambodia, especially its active and fruitful coordination in leading to the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers who were illegally arrested by the Thai side in the past. This is an important contribution of the ICRC.
In addition, the Secretary of State also raised the situation along the Cambodian-Thai border and reaffirmed the Ministry of National Defense’s firm position to resolve border issues peacefully, based on international law and in accordance with conventions, treaties and agreements. existing between Cambodia and Thailand.
As a result, both sides highly appreciated the close cooperation between the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the ICRC and reaffirmed their joint commitment to supporting respect for international law, including international humanitarian law (IHL), in order to respond to humanitarian needs and contribute to promoting peace. Stability and security in the region.
In response, Mr. Jürg Montani expressed his satisfaction with the contribution, coordination and highlighted the ICRC’s commitment to continue supporting and strengthening cooperation with Cambodia even more strongly.
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