Cambodia Briefs Military Attachés on Cambodia-Thailand Border Situation

Phnom penh: The Ministry of National Defence on September 3 briefed the Phnom Penh Military Attaché Corps (MACPP), which includes 22 representatives from 18 countries, on the current situation and developments along the Cambodia-Thailand border. According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the briefing was conducted by H.E. Lt. Gen. Rath Dararoth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of National Defence, at the ministry's headquarters in Phnom Penh. Lt. Gen. Rath Dararoth expressed gratitude to the military attachés for attending the briefing and acknowledged their previous field visits to observe the border situation directly. During the briefing, Lt. Gen. Rath Dararoth shared insights into the events leading up to the armed clashes, the ceasefire achieved in December 2025, and the ongoing security status in the border areas. He also discussed Cambodia's ongoing efforts to address the border issue. Representatives from relevant institutions also provided updates, including the Secretariat of State for Border Affair s, which informed the participants about progress in placing temporary markers between specific Border Pillars in late 2025. The Cambodian Coordination Team (CLG) further briefed the military attachés about its coordination with the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) under the Peace Agreement and the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) in late 2025. The CLG expressed appreciation to Malaysia and the Philippines for their roles in supporting ASEAN mechanisms and regional peace. The briefing served as a platform for the Cambodian side to exchange information, views, and address questions, particularly concerning border surveying and demarcation mechanisms. It aimed to enhance transparency and mutual understanding of the ongoing developments. H.E. Rath Dararoth highlighted that despite the ceasefire and existing mechanisms, challenges persist on the ground, such as troop movements and the installation of barriers, which have affected the situation and hi ndered the return of Cambodian civilians to their homes. The Secretary of State reaffirmed Cambodia's commitment to peace and stability along the border through dialogue and existing mechanisms, emphasizing the implementation of the 2025 GBC Joint Statement and other agreements to ensure lasting peace and stability.