New Delhi, July 26 (UNI) India today said it is closely monitoring the situation along the border between Cambodia and Thailand, where armed clashes have broken out between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, claiming around 30 lives so far.
The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said that “India has close and friendly relations with both countries and hopes that both sides will take measures for a cessation of hostilities and prevention of further escalation.
“Indian travellers in the region may contact our respective Embassies in the two countries for any assistance.
Embassy of India in Bangkok, Thailand
Helpline : + 66 61 881 9218 ( what’s app calls also)
Embassy of India in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Helpline: +855 92 881 676 ( for what’s app calls also)
Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh advised Indian nationals in Cambodia to avoid travelling to the Thailand-Cambodia border areas in view of the armed clashes there.
