New Delhi: India is closely monitoring the situation along the Thailand–Cambodia border amid rising tensions between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal stated, “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 Ministry also advised Indian nationals in the region to reach out to Indian embassies for assistance if required.

Embassy of India in Bangkok, Thailand

Helpline: +66 61 881 9218 (WhatsApp calls also accepted)

Embassy of India in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Helpline: +855 92 881 676 (WhatsApp calls also accepted)

India on Saturday advised its citizens in Cambodia to avoid travelling to border areas as the clash between Thailand and Cambodia over a disputed border entered its third day.

The flare-up, which began on Thursday, has killed at least 32 people -- 19 in Thailand and 13 in Cambodia -- according to reports.