Kunming: The Cambodia-Thailand-China Trilateral Meeting, held on December 29 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, resulted in five important outcomes aimed at restoring and strengthening good neighborly relations between Cambodia and Thailand. The meeting, which took place on the shores of Lake Fuxian, brought together the foreign ministers and senior military officials of the three countries. During the meeting, the three parties held in-depth discussions on consolidating the ceasefire and the gradual implementation of joint efforts to resume normal trade, restore mutual political trust, improve Cambodia-Thailand bilateral relations, and preserve regional stability.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the five key results are as follows:
1. The immediate priority is to consolidate the ceasefire and ensure the full and effective implementation of the Joint Declaration. China supports Cambodia and Thailand's commitment in this regard through joint efforts to guarantee a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and lay the foundations for lasting peace. In this regard, the three parties support the Joint Border Commission (JBC), in accordance with the Joint Communiqu© of the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025. China is ready to provide all necessary support to Cambodia and Thailand to advance humanitarian demining through the Joint Coordination Working Group and bilateral agreements, and to provide substantial assistance to the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to ensure its effective operation. The Chinese armed forces will maintain contact with the Cambodian and Thai armed forces to support the consolidation of the ceasefire, if necessary and at the request of Cambodia and Thailand.
2. The next crucial step is to work towards the resumption of normal exchanges. China welcomes the efforts made by Cambodia and Thailand to resume exchanges and communication in all fields and at all levels, with a view to restoring cooperation and the livelihoods of displaced persons in border areas, in accordance with the Joint Communiqu© of the 3rd Special Meeting of the GBC on December 27, 2025. China is ready to immediately provide humanitarian assistance to meet the basic needs of displaced persons in the affected border areas.
3. Cambodia and Thailand are committed to restoring mutual political trust. China welcomes the efforts of Cambodia and Thailand to resume dialogue through diplomatic channels and promote contacts between their foreign ministers. Cambodia and Thailand agree to create an atmosphere conducive to the success of the Fifth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders' Meeting, to be held in Thailand at a later date.
4. The long-term goal is to improve bilateral relations between Cambodia and Thailand. China encourages Cambodia and Thailand to gradually create the conditions for a normal resumption of their diplomatic relations. China is willing to provide, where appropriate, a platform for both sides to conduct deeper and more effective communication.
5. The shared responsibility is to preserve regional stability. Cambodia and Thailand express their commitment to resolving their differences peacefully and to working together with countries in the region to address common risks and challenges, in accordance with the UN Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. The three countries agree to take more effective measures to combat cross-border crime, including telecommunications and online fraud, in order to protect the lives and property of people in the region.
"Cambodia and Thailand appreciate China's unwavering support for promoting bilateral dialogue, respecting the wishes of both sides," the press release stated, adding: "In the spirit of the Anning outcome, China will continue to play a constructive role in facilitating the restoration of trust and the establishment of lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand, according to Asian principles, with a view to building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries."