Last Updated:December 12, 2025, 16:24 IST India described the damage to the 11th-century Preah Vihear Temple on the Thai-Cambodian border during recent border clashes as “unfortunate.” The ancient Hindu Temple of Preah Vihear lies at the Thai-Cambodian border. (Reuters) India on Friday appealed to Thailand and Cambodia to exercise restraint and prevent escalation of hostilities as the two countries resumed border clashes, which damaged the 11th-century Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located at the Thai-Cambodian border. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said any damage to conservation facilities was “unfortunate” and a matter of concern. “The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Preah Vihear temple is a shared cultural heritage of humanity. India has been closely involved in its preservation,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a statement. “We sincerely hope that all measures will be taken to fully safeguard the site and related conservation facilities. We once again reiterate our appeal to both sides to exercise restraint and to take measures for cessation of hostilities and prevention of further escalation. We urge …