28 July 1978

July 17, 1978: Khmer Rouge FM IENG Sary’s four day visit to Thailand, where he met the king and PM Kriangsak, comes to an end without progress regarding the border conflict or the establishment of diplomatic relations, as no communique has been issued.
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July 17, 1978: At a press conference in Bangkok, Khmer Rouge FM IENG Sary vehemently denies that millions have been massacred in Cambodia. Selected journalists that “report the truth” would be allowed entry. Breaking diplomatic protocol, he charged Vietnam as a menace to SEA. https://t.co/te0yp9FI0s