Singapore: MFA Spokesman's Comments

This is reaction from MFA of Singapore on 22 April, 2011 on the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia in the morning on the same day.


MFA SPOKESMAN'S COMMENTS


In response to media queries on the border clashes
between Cambodia and Thailand today, the MFA spokesman said:


“We are deeply concerned by the clashes, and call on both
countries to exercise restraint. We urge Cambodia and Thailand to
resolve their differences through negotiations. Singapore supports
the efforts by Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa who has
been in touch with his Cambodian and Thai counterparts after the
clashes today. Indonesia, as ASEAN Chair, has been actively
facilitating dialogue between the two countries to resolve their
differences peacefully. This is important for the long term
relationship of Cambodia and Thailand, as well as in the broader
interests of ASEAN.”

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
22 APRIL 2011