US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability
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Key Points:
- The United States announced a $45 million aid package to Thailand and Cambodia to support regional stability and prosperity following last year's border clashes, with funds allocated for border stabilization, demining, and combating scams and drug trafficking.
- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michael DeSombre emphasized the importance of restoring peace along the Thai-Cambodian border to deepen U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and scheduled discussions with Cambodian officials.
- The border conflict, rooted in longstanding territorial disputes, displaced hundreds of thousands and caused about 100 deaths, with landmines remaining a significant hazard in the area.
- China has provided approximately $2.8 million in emergency aid to displaced Cambodians and offered assistance to Thailand, highlighting
