Vietnam welcomes the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand, considering it an important step towards easing tensions and restoring peace, stability, security,

People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed Monday to an unconditional ceasefire during a meeting in Malaysia, in a significant breakthrough to resolve five days of deadly border clashes that have killed dozens and displaced tens of thousands.