Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang made the remarks in response to a reporter’s question on Vietnam’s reaction to the Joint Statement adopted at the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee between Cambodia and Thailand.

Vietnam believes the two sides will effectively implement the commitments set out in the Joint Statement and continue negotiations to peacefully settle disputes on the basis of fundamental principles of international law, the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and in the spirit of ASEAN friendship and solidarity, for the long-term interests of both countries and the region, she said.

Vietnam will continue to closely follow developments, remain ready to engage in dialogue with both countries, and take part in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s joint efforts to deal with disagreements between Cambodia and Thailand, including strengthening  the effectiveness of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), the official  added.

Official affirms Vietnam's readiness to help Cambodia, Thailand stabilise ties

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has affirmed Vietnam's readiness to work closely with other ASEAN members to help Cambodia and Thailand soon restore peace and stabilise their relations.