(BangkokPost.com) - Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor Namhong held a press conference on Thursday, accusing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) for taking side with Thailand following the brief gunfire between the two countries at the disputed border area near Preah Vihear temple on Wednesday.
According to the Cambodian minister, Thailand is scheduled to host the 14th Asean Summit in 2008, and it is therefore necessary for Cambodia to find a mediator on the escalating border row.
Mr Hor Namhong insisted the Thai troops were the ones who opened fire at the Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday afternoon. However, Cambodia will be tolerant and the country has the right to defend itself as well, he concluded.
According to the Cambodian minister, Thailand is scheduled to host the 14th Asean Summit in 2008, and it is therefore necessary for Cambodia to find a mediator on the escalating border row.
Mr Hor Namhong insisted the Thai troops were the ones who opened fire at the Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday afternoon. However, Cambodia will be tolerant and the country has the right to defend itself as well, he concluded.
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