Cambodia backs ceasefire proposal to resolve conflict with Thailand - PM
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FILE PHOTO: A Cambodian military personnel stands on a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, around 40 km (24 miles) from the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple, after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery on Friday as their worst fighting in more than
(Reuters) -Cambodia's prime minister Hun Manet said on Friday that he had supported a proposal by the Malaysian premier for a ceasefire with Thailand, which later withdrew its initial backing of the plan.
The two Southeast Asian neighbours are currently locked in their heaviest fighting in over a decade, which Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim - also the chair of the regional bloc ASEAN - is seeking to resolve.
"The key to resolving the current armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is the genuine willingness of the Thai side to accept a ceasefire," the Cambodian premier said in a Facebook post.
(Writing by Devjyot Ghoshal; Editing by David Stanway)
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