BANGKOK, Dec 27 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, confirmed yesterday that, the National Security Council has authorised Defence Minister, Natthapon Nakpanich, to attend the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, today.
Speaking after chairing the council meeting, Anutin expressed hope that a joint statement could be signed, to reaffirm the mutual commitment to non-aggression and stability.
“The essence is that we must keep our promises not to threaten, invade, or provoke each other,” he told reporters, noting that, reducing security threats is a priority for both nations.
Meanwhile, military delegates from Thailand and Cambodia reconvened yesterday, for the third day of negotiations, on the resumption and verification of the ceasefire along their disputed border.
According to a statement released by Thailand’s 1st Army Area, three Thai soldiers were dead yesterday, during clashes along the border in Sa Kaeo Province.– NNN-TNA