Dhaka: Bangladesh has welcomed the Monday announcement of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. "Bangladesh compliments Malaysia, the ASEAN Chair, for mediating the fruitful talks between the two sides at the highest political level," read a statement issued by the Bangladesh foreign ministry.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dhaka also commended the role played by other friends of Thailand and Cambodia. The statement expressed hope that both Thailand and Cambodia would continue to pursue the settlement of outstanding border demarcation issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
Dhaka further called for the early restoration of calm and stability along the affected border areas. This move is aimed at saving lives and livelihoods of the people living on both sides of the border.