"Thailand and Cambodia have resumed talks on Wednesday as they aim to secure a durable ceasefire, following renewed fighting along their shared border earlier this month. Senior military officials met at a border checkpoint in Thailand's Chanthaburi Province, with the opening meeting lasting about 35 minutes, Thai media reported. It marked the start of talks scheduled to run for four days."
"Thai officials said the talks were intended to prepare the ground for a possible meeting between the two countries' defense ministers on Saturday. Until that time, discussions are continuing within a joint border committee at the state secretary level. A Thai defence ministry spokesperson said Bangkok was "very hopeful" the talks would produce positive results, while adding that progress depended on Cambodia's sincerity. Thailand has previously called on Cambodia to declare a truce and cooperate on de-mining along the border."
"Clashes have erupted at several points along the 817 kilometer (508 mile) border, with both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire, allegations each government denies. Officials from both countries say dozens have been killed since fighting escalated again earlier in December, including civilians, while hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. The conflict stems from a decades-old territorial dispute linked to colonial-era border demarcations and the location of ancient temple r"
Thailand and Cambodia resumed four-day talks at a border checkpoint in Chanthaburi Province after renewed fighting along their shared border earlier in the month. Senior military officials opened the meeting, which lasted about 35 minutes, amid initial concerns over venue neutrality requested by Cambodia. The talks aim to end hostilities, restore stability and prepare for a possible meeting between the countries' defense ministers. Discussions continue within a joint border committee at the state secretary level. Bangkok says it is very hopeful but conditions hinge on Cambodia's sincerity. Dozens have been killed, hundreds of thousands displaced, and the dispute traces to colonial-era border demarcations and an ancient temple.
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