India said that it was closely monitoring the situation following border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia urging both nations to cease hostilities.
It has advised its nationals to avoid border areas and stay in touch for assistance.
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal in a statement on Saturday said that India hopes both sides, Thailand and Cambodia, will take measures for cessation of hostilities.
Jaiswal also shared helpline numbers for Indians in both countries.
"We are closely monitoring the situation along the border between Cambodia and Thailand. 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," the statement said.
“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 (WhatsApp calls also). Embassy of India in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Helpline: +855 92 881 676 (for WhatsApp calls also)," it further said.
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