Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura said yesterday (Nov 19) that following a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump on Nov 14, Anutin sent another letter dated Nov 18 expressing concern over Cambodia’s alleged violations of the accord.
He urged Cambodia not to obstruct Thailand’s demining operations, reports the Bangkok Post.
While calling on Cambodia to honour the Peace Accord, Mr Nikorndej reiterated Thailand’s position that security issues between the two countries should be kept separate from trade negotiations between Thailand and the US. However, he said that although the issues should not be formally linked, Thailand would still like Washington to encourage Cambodia to follow the agreement.
Meanwhile, the House committee studying the possible cancellation of the 2000 and 2001 memorandums of understanding (MoUs 43–44) between Thailand and Cambodia is seeking a 30-day extension to complete its work, citing insufficient time to gather all documents.
Saritpong Kiewkong, a Bhumjaithai Party MP for Krabi and committee chairman, said the panel’s mandate ends on Dec 3.