BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand said on Saturday the United States had told Bangkok that it was suspending talks on finalising a reciprocal trade deal until the Thai government reaffirms its commitment to a ceasefire with Cambodia.

Thailand had said earlier that the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal to end border clashes with Cambodia could not be carried out because of alleged breaches by Phnom Penh.

A letter from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announcing the suspension of talks to conclude details of the trade deal was received on Friday night, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura told reporters.

He quoted the USTR letter as saying trade negotiations could resume once Thailand reaffirmed its commitment to carrying out the joint ceasefire declaration with Cambodia.

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