Dispute with Laos reignites over checkpoint

Lao workers are continuing to dig a well near the Trapeang Kriel-Nong Nok Khian international border checkpoint, despite a dispute on whether it lies on Cambodian land. Men Kong, a spokesman for the Stung Treng provincial hall, said the main border crossing in the area remains open, but a secondary checkpoint in O’Svay zone has been closed by Laos.    
 

Last Friday, the provincial deputy governor led a delegation to discuss the issue with Lao officials. The digging was temporarily suspended after the talks, but has now resumed. “The digging violates our agreement to ban construction activities because the site has not been agreed,” Mr. Kong said.  
 

In January, the chairman of Cambodia’s border committee met with Lao officials to discuss border demarcation. The two sides discussed problems with disputes along the Ropov, Sa Laphav and Sekong rivers, border posts 002 and 003, the O’Svay, O Ta Ngav and Trapeang Kriel zones, the Trapaing Kriel border gate and National Road 7.

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