Phnom Penh: The Royal Government of Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining bilateral relations with Thailand through all existing mechanisms, in the best interests of the peoples of both nations. This position was reiterated by Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, in a social media message posted this afternoon from Nice, France, where he is attending the Third United Nations Ocean Conference.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, quoting a statement issued by the Ministry of National Defence, Samdech Thipadei reaffirmed that the Royal Government continues to pursue cooperation with Thailand to advance the measurement, demarcation, and placement of border markers along the remaining sections of the shared boundary. This process will continue through the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), based on agreements between the two governments-particularly the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)-and in accordance with international law. In certain cases, such as the areas of Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Tauch Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, and the Mom Bei area, Cambodia is prepared to engage international mechanisms, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The Prime Minister urged citizens and media to remain calm and place their trust in the Royal Government and the Cambodian army to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity and national interests. He emphasized the importance of refraining from creating or spreading misinformation that could cause misunderstandings or escalate tensions between the peoples of Cambodia and Thailand.
Earlier this afternoon, the Ministry of National Defence issued a statement emphasizing four key points regarding the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border dispute. Firstly, there has been no withdrawal of Cambodian troops from areas under Cambodian sovereignty where they have long been stationed. Secondly, all military movements, including stationing and deployment, are conducted solely within Cambodian territory to defend its territorial integrity. Thirdly, the armed forces support peaceful resolutions but are ready to defend the nation if necessary. Lastly, the army supports ongoing border negotiations with Thailand through the Joint Border Commission, excluding areas that Cambodia plans to submit to the ICJ.
Moreover, the Ministry reiterated its call for the public and media professionals to rely exclusively on official and verified sources of information, particularly those issued by the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Ministry itself, to ensure accurate and trustworthy accounts.