Cambodia and Thailand have assured China of their commitment to reducing border tensions and establishing a ceasefire. This was noted in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of China, as it recapped the results of the China-Cambodia-Thailand trilateral informal meeting held in Shanghai, China.

“Both Cambodia and Thailand reaffirmed to China their commitment to upholding the ceasefire and appreciated the positive role played by China,” said the statement posted on the Chinese MFA website.

According to the statement, the “meeting proceeded in a candid, friendly and conducive atmosphere.”

“This informal consultation is part of China’s ongoing constructive effort to support peaceful resolution between Cambodia and Thailand,” added the Chinese MFA.

Relations between Cambodia and Thailand have deteriorated ever since an armed incident on May 28. That day, Thai soldiers opened fire on a Cambodian military position located in the disputed territory between the Cambodian province of Preah Vihear and the Thai province of Ubon Ratchathani, in Techo Morakot village in Choam Ksan District. One Cambodian soldier was killed and several others were injured in the incident. And since July 24, armed clashes have erupted in border areas, as well as around several temples. Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in the tensions on both sides.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday announced a ceasefire between Bangkok and Phnom Penh following talks in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur between Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. The ceasefire for the border areas between Thailand and Cambodia took effect after five days of armed clashes. On Tuesday, however, the Thai army accused Cambodia of violating the ceasefire, but Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense rejected the accusations.