Cambodia: No True Victory Without International Law
Cambodia firmly asserts that any resolution to disputes between neighbors achieved through force, without international law and justice, is no true victory. Citing comments from a veteran Thai journalist, the statement warns that outcomes based on strength are rarely lasting and often become sources of future tension.
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