For over five years, the ASEAN states and the international community have called upon Vietnam to cease its military occupation of Kampuchea and to join in the search for a comprehensive political settlement of the Kampuchean problem. Vietnam remains obdurate. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers stress that such a comprehensive political settlement should speedily be found. The primary objectives of such a settlement are the exercise of the inalienable right of self-determination by the Kampuchean people and the restoration of the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kampuchea. Towards this end the Foreign Ministers call for the early withdrawal of all the Vietnamese forces from Kampuchea under international supervision.
National reconciliation among all the Kampuchean factions, as advocated by the President of the CGDK Prince Norodom Sihanouk, is essential for the restoration and maintenance of the independence and national unity of Kampuchea in any enduring political settlement. Such national reconciliation is an essential element for the realization of long-term peace, security, stability and development in Kampuchea, which will contribute to the security of its neighbors including Vietnam.
The Kampuchean people are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the growing Vietnamese presence in their country. Together with the expanding resistance forces of the CGDK under the presidency of Prince Norodom Sihanouk, they have opposed with increasing effectiveness the military efforts by Vietnam to dominate their country. This clearly shows the futility of Vietnam's military efforts. Vietnam's attempts to impose a military, solution will only serve to increase tension and undermine peace and stability in the region.
The Foreign Ministers welcome the statement issued on July 6 by the CGDK. They were particularly gratified by this evidence of further enhancement of the unity and solidarity among the Khmer Nationalists. They fully support the .determination of the CGDK to seek a political solution to the Kampuchean situation.
The Foreign Ministers reaffirm that - the Appeal for Kampuchean Independence of 21 September 1983 contains the most appropriate and practical steps leading to a comprehensive political settlement They call on Vietnam to support national' reconciliation. The Foreign Ministers re- affirm their readiness to discuss a comprehensive political settlement of the Kampuchean problem with Vietnam.
Stressing the importance of increased international support for ASEAN's search for a comprehensive political settlement on Kampuchea, the Foreign Ministers express their confidence that the international community will continue to actively Join in these efforts and will give all support towards ensuring the successful implementation of the comprehensive political settlement.
The Foreign Ministers are convinced that with the comprehensive settlement of the Kampuchean problem the obstacle to peace and stability in Southeast Asia will be removed.

Joint Statement of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers on the Kampuchean Problem (1984) JAKARTA, 9 JULY 1984
For over five years, the ASEAN states and the international community have called upon Vietnam to cease its military occupation of Kampuchea and to join in the search for a comprehensive political settlement of the Kampuchean problem. Vietnam remains obdurate. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers stress that such a comprehensive political settlement should speedily be found. The primary objectives of such a settlement are the exercise of the inalienable right of self-determination by the Kampuchean people and the restoration of the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kampuchea. Towards this end the Foreign Ministers call for the early withdrawal of all the Vietnamese forces from Kampuchea under international supervision. National reconciliation among all the Kampuchean factions, as advocated by the President of the CGDK Prince Norodom Sihanouk, is essential for the restoration and maintenance of the independence and national unity of Kampuchea in any enduring political settlement. Such national reconciliation is an essential element for the realization of long-term peace, security, stability and development in Kampuchea, which will contribute to the security of its neighbors including Vietnam. The Kampuchean people are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the growing Vietnamese presence in their country. Together with the expanding resistance forces of the CGDK under the presidency of Prince Norodom Sihanouk, they have opposed with increasing effectiveness the military efforts by Vietnam to dominate their country. This clearly shows the futility of Vietnam's military efforts. Vietnam's attempts to impose a military, solution will only serve to increase tension and undermine peace and stability in the region. The Foreign Ministers welcome the statement issued on July 6 by the CGDK. They were particularly gratified by this evidence of further enhancement of the unity and solidarity among the Khmer Nationalists. They fully support the .determination of the CGDK to seek a political solution to the Kampuchean situation. The Foreign Ministers reaffirm that - the Appeal for Kampuchean Independence of 21 September 1983 contains the most appropriate and practical steps leading to a comprehensive political settlement They call on Vietnam to support national' reconciliation. The Foreign Ministers re- affirm their readiness to discuss a comprehensive political settlement of the Kampuchean problem with Vietnam. Stressing the importance of increased international support for ASEAN's search for a comprehensive political settlement on Kampuchea, the Foreign Ministers express their confidence that the international community will continue to actively Join in these efforts and will give all support towards ensuring the successful implementation of the comprehensive political settlement. The Foreign Ministers are convinced that with the comprehensive settlement of the Kampuchean problem the obstacle to peace and stability in Southeast Asia will be removed.