Shenzhen:The third China-Cambodia-Thailand Track II Dialogue was recently held in Shenzhen, emphasizing the theme "Implementing the Fuxian Consensus and Consolidating the Foundation for Lasting Peace." Hosted by China Foreign Affairs University, the event brought together nearly 100 participants from China, Cambodia, and Thailand, including scholars, civil society representatives, humanitarian agencies, and students.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, discussions at the dialogue centered on implementing the five-point consensus from the Fuxian Meeting, addressing Cambodia-Thailand tensions, and promoting regional peace and stability. Sun Jisheng, Vice President of China Foreign Affairs University, highlighted the importance of preventing tension escalation and building a foundation for lasting peace, noting that rebuilding mutual trust is crucial for resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict.
Emily Chan Ying-yang, CEO of the GX Foundation, emphasized the need to convert consensus on humanitarian assistance into action, particularly in Cambodian communities. Yang Yue from the Institute of Asian Studies at China Foreign Affairs University presented a progress report on previous dialogue outcomes.
The dialogue featured four working groups addressing various issues, including international law, economy, public health, and youth exchange. These groups discussed border security, reopening, livelihood recovery, and youth involvement in peace processes. Key outcomes included the International Law group's emphasis on mutual trust and weapon withdrawal, the Economy group's border reopening discussions, the Public Health group's mental health action plan, and the Youth group's peace initiative proposal.
At the closing ceremony, Sun Jisheng acknowledged differing views but affirmed a shared aspiration for peace and development among participants. She pledged continued efforts by China Foreign Affairs University to promote exchanges and implement dialogue outcomes, aiming to ease Cambodia-Thailand relations and achieve lasting peace.