BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) – The agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire is being “gradually” implemented, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.
China hopes both sides will ensure a “comprehensive” and “lasting” ceasefire, said ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular news conference.
Thailand has returned 18 soldiers to Cambodia, Lin also said.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed a second ceasefire at the end of December, ending weeks of border clashes that amounted to the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
(Reporting by Ryan Woo and Xiuhao Chen; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
