Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 13 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen touched on three views to seek peace on the Korean Peninsula.

The premier spoke at the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) Global Assembly, convened at the World Summit 2022 on "Toward Peace on the Korean Peninsula" on Sunday in Seoul, South Korea.

“To seek peace on the Korean Peninsula, we need to be mindful of the followings:

First, overcoming seventy years of animosity and distrust will require many years of negotiations and confidence-building measures, and of course a gradual reconciliation process. Similarly, the denuclearisation process will have to unfold in phases. Strategic patience, therefore, is of utmost importance.

Second, pressure alone would not effectively address the deeply rooted causes of conflict, nor would it resolve decades long of complex issues. A robust and comprehensive diplomatic engagement is a prerequisite. A positive engagement with Pyongyang would reduce the risk of further isolation, which in turn lead to a de-escalation of the vicious cycle of military tensions and ultimately a toning down of its nuclear ambitions.

Third, building the trust momentum necessitates constant pragmatic engagement from the peace negotiators, who should focus on targeting low-hanging-fruit efforts that are less controversial, less sensitive, and more practical."

In this regard, samdech Hun Sen also proposed "Two States Toward One Nation: One Peninsula, One People, One Culture" initiative for peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula.

On the occasion, premier Hun Sen called upon leaders from different sectors to give inputs on the "Two States Toward One Nation: One Peninsula, One People, One Culture" initiative so that we can translate this concept into practical, achievable, and concrete actions. Trust can only be built based on actions, not on empty promises.
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