A: Hey Yuki, did you catch the news today?
B: No, what's up?
A: Seems like there's some tension between Thailand and Cambodia. Singapore's Prime Minister is trying to solve it with talks!
B: Oh really? What happened?
A: There was a military clash in May, and since then, both sides have been restricting people and goods from crossing the border.
B: That sounds serious...
A: Yes, it is. Singapore's PM met with Cambodia's leaders yesterday and urged them to cool things down, following international law.
B: I see. He also said that countries in Southeast Asia can't afford to have disputes, considering the uncertain global situation.
A: Right! They need to talk it out and find a peaceful solution. Otherwise, it could cause more problems for everyone.
B: Hopefully, they can work things out soon. This sounds like something that needs immediate attention.
A: Definitely! Let's hope for the best. I'll keep you updated if I hear anything else.
B: Sounds good, thanks for filling me in! Take care.
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Singapore's prime minister has called on dialogue to resolve the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated after a military clash in May.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong posted on Facebook after meeting his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet and Senate President Hun Sen in Phnom Penh on Wednesday.
Wong wrote that he "highlighted the need for both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate the situation." He also urged both nations to continue dialogue "to resolve the matter amicably, in accordance with international law."
He added ASEAN countries cannot afford to let disputes divide them amid increasingly uncertain global circumstances.
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia soared after their armed forces exchanged fire along the border on May 28. One Cambodian soldier was killed in the incident.
Since then, both sides have implemented measures to restrict the movement of people and goods across the border.
A phone call between Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Hun Sen over the issue was leaked, causing political turbulence in Thailand.
B: No, what's up?
A: Seems like there's some tension between Thailand and Cambodia. Singapore's Prime Minister is trying to solve it with talks!
B: Oh really? What happened?
A: There was a military clash in May, and since then, both sides have been restricting people and goods from crossing the border.
B: That sounds serious...
A: Yes, it is. Singapore's PM met with Cambodia's leaders yesterday and urged them to cool things down, following international law.
B: I see. He also said that countries in Southeast Asia can't afford to have disputes, considering the uncertain global situation.
A: Right! They need to talk it out and find a peaceful solution. Otherwise, it could cause more problems for everyone.
B: Hopefully, they can work things out soon. This sounds like something that needs immediate attention.
A: Definitely! Let's hope for the best. I'll keep you updated if I hear anything else.
B: Sounds good, thanks for filling me in! Take care.
----------------
Singapore's prime minister has called on dialogue to resolve the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated after a military clash in May.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong posted on Facebook after meeting his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet and Senate President Hun Sen in Phnom Penh on Wednesday.
Wong wrote that he "highlighted the need for both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate the situation." He also urged both nations to continue dialogue "to resolve the matter amicably, in accordance with international law."
He added ASEAN countries cannot afford to let disputes divide them amid increasingly uncertain global circumstances.
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia soared after their armed forces exchanged fire along the border on May 28. One Cambodian soldier was killed in the incident.
Since then, both sides have implemented measures to restrict the movement of people and goods across the border.
A phone call between Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Hun Sen over the issue was leaked, causing political turbulence in Thailand.
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Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, called for dialogue to resolve ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. The tension stemmed from a military clash in May, causing both countries to restrict cross-border activities. In a meeting with Cambodian leaders, Wong urged restraint,
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250704_24/
Date: July 4, 2025
Created: 2025/07/05 07:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:26
Last Read: 2025/07/05 08:33