The China-Cambodia-Thailand foreign ministers' meeting was successfully held in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Monday.

Following the signing of a joint statement agreeing to a ceasefire, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers are leading delegations to meet in Yunnan on December 28 and 29, at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that Cambodia and Thailand's foreign affairs and military authorities have held in-depth exchanges on this matter, and that both sides are committed to de-escalating the situation and are willing to improve bilateral relations on the basis of the ceasefire.

Wang added that the discussions among the three parties have been constructive and productive, leading to important consensuses as follows:

First, all parties should look ahead and move forward together. The ceasefire agreement has not been easily achieved; it must not be abandoned halfway, let alone lead to a resumption of hostilities.

Second, progress should be steady and incremental to avoid stagnation. Implementing the ceasefire arrangements requires sustained communication and consultation, and the restoration of bilateral relations must also be advanced gradually.

Third, rebuilding mutual trust is paramount. The conflict has eroded trust, but Cambodia and Thailand are eternal neighbors. It is hoped that this meeting in Yunnan will help overcome the estrangement between the two sides, serve the interests of the Cambodian and Thai people, and reflect the shared aspirations of all relevant parties.

After the trilateral meeting, a press communique outlined five points: Cambodia and Thailand will further enhance communication, deepen understanding, gradually consolidate the ceasefire, restore mutual exchanges, rebuild political mutual trust, achieve a turnaround in relations, and maintain regional peace.