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        "msgid": "philippines-bridges-dialogue-between-thailand-and-cambodia-on-the-sidelines-of-asean-summit-1778181225",
        "date": "2026-05-07 21:46:16",
        "title": "Philippines Bridges Dialogue Between Thailand and Cambodia on the Sidelines of ASEAN Summit",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The Philippines facilitated a trilateral meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, marking a significant diplomatic intervention to ease border tensions that have caused nearly 150 deaths and mass displacement. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasised ASEAN's commitment to dialogue and peaceful resolution, with both leaders agreeing to maintain communication, exercise restraint, and extend the ASEAN Observer Team's mandate until July 2026. This effort underscores the Philippines' role as 2026 ASEAN Chair in promoting regional peace and unity amidst ongoing regional challenges.",
        "content": "<p>For a moment, in the hall of the 48th ASEAN Summit, the tension of\nthe border conflict between two neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia\nthawed as two leaders shook hands. Amidst a flurry of camera flashes and\nthe gazes of ASEAN member state leaders, Philippine President Ferdinand\nMarcos Jr.\u00a0stood between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai\nPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who shook hands after holding a\ntrilateral meeting to ease tensions arising from the border conflict.\nThe meeting, held on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit events on\nThursday, marks the strongest diplomatic intervention by the\nPhilippines, which is serving as ASEAN Chair this year. \u201cThis meeting\nwas designed by the Philippines as a gesture of goodwill in its capacity\nas ASEAN Chair for 2026,\u201d President Marcos said at a press conference\nfollowing the trilateral meeting. Marcos explained that the discussions\nin the meeting reflect ASEAN\u2019s commitment to dialogue, mutual respect,\nand peaceful conflict resolution amid regional tensions. The conflict\nhas resulted in nearly 150 deaths, with tens of thousands forced to flee\nduring the two outbreaks of fighting. Although a ceasefire was agreed\nupon at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur last year, tensions\nresurfaced a few weeks later. A second ceasefire was then implemented.\nIn the Philippines-mediated meeting between Cambodia and Thailand on\nThursday, Marcos said Manet and Charnvirakul agreed on the importance of\nmaintaining communication, exercising restraint, and avoiding actions\nthat could escalate tensions. \u201cI am confident this can be achieved due\nto the very clear and strong conviction of both leaders that now is the\ntime for peace, not war,\u201d Marcos stated. It was also agreed in the\nmeeting that the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) would have its mandate\nextended for the next three months until July 2026. Marcos affirmed that\nthe Philippines remains committed to facilitating dialogue between the\ntwo parties, in line with ASEAN\u2019s efforts to maintain peace and unity in\nthe region. \u201cThailand and Cambodia are two neighbouring countries. It is\nbetter for us to avoid conflicts that will only bring losses and\nsuffering. Now is the time for us to move forward and walk together on\nthe path to peace, which requires sincerity, good faith, and strong\ndetermination,\u201d said Charnvirakul. Meanwhile, Manet expressed\nappreciation for the Philippines\u2019 constructive leadership in promoting\npeace, stability, and unity in Southeast Asia.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/philippines-bridges-dialogue-between-thailand-and-cambodia-on-the-sidelines-of-asean-summit-1778181225",
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