Cambodia: Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has provided a clarification after Thailand's Foreign Ministry issued a press release calling for Cambodia's 'good-faith cooperation and sincerity' in advancing the survey and demarcation of the land boundary between the two countries.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the full clarification was issued on Friday by the Spokesperson of Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The statement addressed several points, beginning with the denial of an alleged incident involving a 40-mm grenade, which was reported to have been fired by Cambodian forces on 24 February 2026. Cambodia had previously clarified through a diplomatic note on the same date, asserting that the incident did not occur. The report was verified by regional military liaison teams from both countries, and Cambodia urged that such incorrect reporting should not continue, referencing the Joint Statement from the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) held on 27 December 2025.
The clarification also addressed the Ta Oum Statue in the An Ses area of Preah Vihear Province, affirming its location within Cambodian territory based on historical maps and treaties. The statement refuted any claims based on Thailand's unilaterally drawn map, citing a joint detailed survey conducted by both countries' Joint Survey Team on 17 September 2015.
Further, the Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC-Cambodia) has extended multiple invitations to its Thai counterpart to resume technical work with the Joint Survey Team. This initiative aims to expedite the demarcation process, particularly in prioritized or sensitive areas, in line with the commitments made during the 3rd Special GBC Meeting.
Lastly, Cambodia reaffirmed its dedication to resolving border issues peacefully, grounded in international law and bilateral agreements. The country emphasized the importance of implementing the Joint Statement from the 3rd Special GBC Meeting and expressed hope for genuine cooperation reflected in tangible actions.