The Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea issued a statement on 8 February 1986, reaffirming its desire to seek a lasting and peaceful solution to the Kampuchean problem. In its statement, the CGDK stressed the importance of national reconciliation among the Kampuchean people free from external interference, as an essential element to a lasting settlement of the Kampuchean problem and also reaffirmed its easiness to enter into direct negotiation with Vietnam to discuss the basic elements of a just and lasting settlement of the Kampuchean problem.

The ASEAN member states welcome the statement of the CGDK and strongly support the position of the CGDK as spelt out in the statement. The ASEAN member states fully share the views with the CGDK that these elements are essential for a just and durable solution to the Kampuchean problem. The ASEAN member states once again. reaffirm their support to the CGDK, the legitimate government of Kampuchea as recognized by the United Nations. The ASEAN member, states sincerely hope that Vietnam will respond positively to the CGDK's proposals.