Phnom penh: Eighteen days after the ceasefire took effect, from Dec. 27, 2025, to Jan. 13, 2026, Cambodia has provided full support to the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), said H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, since the ceasefire came into force, Cambodia has consistently respected and implemented the Ceasefire Agreement, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand signed on Oct. 26, 2025, the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on Dec. 27, 2025, as well as other relevant documents, she noted.
'Cambodia has provided full support to the AOT and emphasised the indispensable importance of strengthening the AOT's role and mandate. This support aims to verify and ensure the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire while promoting transparency, accountability, and mutual trust,' the Spokeswoman underlined.
She added that, in light of the above, during the first two weeks of January, the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG) of the Ministry of National Defence coordinated closely with the AOT to observe, verify, and report on the situation at several locations in Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, and Preah Vihear provinces. All sites were civilian areas and infrastructure severely damaged by Thai military attacks.
The AOT activities included observations at O'Jik Bridge in Oddar Meanchey province on Jan. 4, Choam International Point of Entry on Jan. 5, Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages in Banteay Meanchey province on Jan. 6, O'Smach International Point of Entry on Jan. 8, Boeung Trakoun Point of Entry and Wat Kandol camp in Banteay Meanchey province on Jan. 10, and the Sra'em commune and vicinity of Preah Vihear Temple on Jan. 13.
'As a law-abiding and responsible state, Cambodia strictly adheres to the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law and the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and the ASEAN Charter,' the Spokeswoman said. 'Cambodia firmly opposes the threat or use of force and seeks a just, impartial, and lasting solution that will serve as the foundation for peaceful coexistence, stability, and development for the peoples of both countries.'