00:00Now closer to this region, Cambodia has strongly rejected Thailand's claims of planting new landmines
00:06along their shared border, despite a ceasefire agreement.
00:10Senior Minister Lee Tuk dismissed the allegations as politically motivated,
00:14saying the mines found were unarmed and posed no danger.
00:19He also urged Thai authorities to avoid areas that have not been cleared of landmines,
00:23adding that Cambodia will move ahead with demining once both sides agree on boundaries.
00:30Thailand recently accused Cambodia of planting mines after three Thai soldiers were injured near the border.
00:37This came just days after both countries agreed to a ceasefire following last month's deadly clashes.
00:44Thai officials meanwhile say more than 99% of landmines on their side have been cleared,
00:49with efforts ongoing to assure safety for residents and continued cooperation with Phnom Penh.
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