BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday invited Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to share in a tea gathering in Anning in southwest China's Yunnan Province, and the three sides engaged in friendly and candid communication in a harmonious atmosphere in talking about the border conflicts between Cambodia and Thailand.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that neither Cambodia nor Thailand want the border conflicts to continue and both are willing to resume dialogue and improve relations, adding that the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting to be held in Anning provides an opportunity for both sides to pursue these aims.

He also pointed out that the word "Anning" implies peace, harmony and amity in Chinese -- and it is hoped that both Cambodia and Thailand can jointly speak out for peace while in Anning.

Noting that China supports Cambodia and Thailand in engaging in dialogue, eliminating misunderstandings, rebuilding mutual trust and restoring normal exchanges and cooperation, Wang said China backs both sides in fully implementing the consensus reached at the extraordinary session of the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Cambodia and Thailand and consolidating the ceasefire situation without delay.

China also supports the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in playing its due role and properly resolving issues in the ASEAN way, supports both sides in responding to the demands of the two peoples and reopening the border crossings as soon as possible, Wang said.

China is willing to provide support and assistance for clearing of mines and other activities in the border areas of Cambodia and Thailand in accordance with the will of both sides, Wang said. He added that Cambodia and Thailand are eternal neighbors and brothers, and it is believed that the two sides can manage specific disputes well and join hands to address various global challenges.

This will surely be welcomed by the people of both countries and is also the common expectation of regional countries, Wang stated.

The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand sincerely appreciated China for providing the opportunity for communication between the two sides and highly appreciated China's constructive role in easing the situation and promoting dialogue.

Both sides emphasized the value of peace and the importance of good-neighborliness, and reaffirmed their willingness to actively implement the ceasefire agreement, make full use of the dialogue mechanism, and manage and resolve disputes through peaceful means. Enditem