Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Thailand

On 29 December 2025, H.E. Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a discussion with H.E. Mr. Evgeny Tomikhin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Thailand, to brief and exchange views on recent developments along the Thailand - Cambodia border.

Both sides engaged in a constructive and straightforward discussion. The Thai side provided updates on the latest developments, including efforts to address the issue through bilateral mechanisms, as well as reaffirmed its desire to see genuine and sustainable peace. To achieve lasting peace, sincerity must be demonstrated through a permanent and sustained ceasefire and cooperation on humanitarian demining efforts.

The Russian side expressed its hope that Thailand and Cambodia would be able to achieve a peaceful settlement through dialogue and avoid any further deterioration of bilateral relations. He noted that the ongoing situation is rooted from the legacy of colonialism and the parties concerned need to understand the root cause of the problem in order to resolve the conflict.