NEW DELHI: Taking note of damage to conservaton facilities at Cambodia due to the ongoing conflict with Thailand, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday called for protecting the Hindu temple and UNESCO World Heritage site Preah Vihear, urging both sides to “exercise restraint and to take measures for cessation of hostilities and prevention of further escalation.”

In response to media queries regarding damage to conservation facilities at Preah Vihear, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports regarding damage to conservation facilities at Preah Vihear during the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border clashes. Any damage to conservation facilities is unfortunate and is a matter of concern.”

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Preah Vihear temple is a shared cultural herita

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