Seoul: North Korea on Saturday expressed hope for "lasting peace and stability" in Southeast Asia following a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia that ended days of deadly clashes along their shared border.

According to Yonhap News Agency, a spokesperson for North Korea's foreign ministry conveyed these sentiments in a statement released by the official Korean Central News Agency. The statement came after the ceasefire took effect at midnight on Monday.

The spokesperson stated, "We hope that the countries in Southeast Asia will achieve lasting peace and stability in the region by ironing out their disagreements, deepening political confidence and promoting bilateral cooperation."

The clashes that began on July 24 resulted in the deaths of at least 35 people, as reported by various media outlets.