TOKYO, July 29 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan on Tuesday hailed a ceasefire agreement reached by Cambodia and Thailand after days of clashes in a disputed border area, saying good ties between the two countries are "extremely important" for regional stability and development, Kyodo News reported.
"We welcome the immediate, unconditional ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a press conference.
"We will work with other nations to call for efforts on the part of Cambodia and Thailand to ease tensions, including through the steady implementation of the ceasefire agreement," the top Japanese government spokesman added.
The ceasefire came after a meeting in Malaysia on Monday between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai.
US President Donald Trump had put pressure on both nations to agree to a ceasefire, threatening not to reach tariff deals with them without one.
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