40 years ago October 20, 1986: The Kampuchea question
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India and Thailand differed in their approach to bringing about a solution to the Kampuchean problem, though there were “some points of commonality” on the issue. The difference of opinion was reflected during the talks Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had with his Thai counterpart, Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, and later in their banquet speeches.
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