Cambodia: Cambodia on Friday marked three months since a ceasefire along its border with Thailand came into effect at noon on Dec. 27, 2025, a Royal Government spokesperson said, underscoring Cambodia's continued commitment to peace and diplomacy.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Royal Government Spokesperson H.E. Pen Bona stated at a press briefing that the ceasefire was achieved through intensive diplomatic efforts by Cambodian leaders, with support from international partners, including the United States, China, and ASEAN. The ceasefire has held for a full three months, demonstrating Cambodia's dedication to maintaining peace.
Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet emphasized that the agreement reflects Cambodia's steadfast pursuit of peace and its prioritization of the lives and well-being of its people. Cambodia remains committed to addressing border issues with Thailand in accordance with treaties, conventions, and international law through existing bilateral mechanisms.
Senate and Cambodian People's Party President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen also reaffirmed Cambodia's commitment to peace while maintaining its territorial integrity and national dignity. The ceasefire is part of a Joint Statement issued on Dec. 27, following a special meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC), which included the ceasefire accord and 15 additional points aimed at de-escalation.
The ceasefire and related agreements, including a previous joint statement from Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 26, 2025, aim to resolve border disputes peacefully. As part of the agreement, 18 Cambodian soldiers were released and returned home on Dec. 31, 2025, and over 94 percent of displaced civilians have since returned home, although some obstructions by Thai armed forces remain.
Cambodia has lodged strong protests against actions altering the security environment and has urged Thailand to implement key Joint Statement provisions, including joint boundary demarcation work. The State Secretariat of Border Affairs has sent diplomatic notes proposing joint survey teams for demarcation work in several provinces and the reconstruction of border markers.
The Royal Government reiterated its commitment to upholding the ceasefire and safeguarding the Cambodia-Thailand international boundary in accordance with international law, including relevant treaties, maps, and demarcation records. Cambodia does not recognize any unilateral changes to the border resulting from the use of force.