HOM AOT observes, verifies, and reports on the border situation at Preah Vihear Temple
HOM AOT observes, verifies, and reports on the border situation at Preah Vihear Temple
The Head of Mission of the ASEAN Observer Team (HOM AOT) carried out an observation mission to verify and report on the border situation at Preah Vihear Temple this morning.
The mission, facilitated by the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG), marked the inaugural deployment of the ASEAN Observer Team under the Philippines’ mandate as ASEAN Chair. The team visited the temple area in Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province, to observe and assess the current border situation and recent developments in the region.
The temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of significant historical and cultural value, sustained severe damage during attacks by the Thai military last year.
According to Maly Socheata, Spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defence, the presence of the ASEAN Observer Team aims to observe, verify, and ensure the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.
She noted that the mission seeks to strengthen transparency, accountability, and mutual trust between the two countries, while supporting efforts to restore normalcy, peace, stability, and long-term security along the border.
Cambodia continues to extend full cooperation to the ASEAN Observer Team and emphasised the importance of strengthening the team’s role and mandate in monitoring the situation.
The government g and the ministry reaffirmed their commitment to strictly implementing the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee held on December 27, as well as the Joint Statement on the Cambodia–Thailand Peace Agreement signed on October 26, last year, along with other relevant agreements.
These commitments aim to support the swift recovery of affected areas and ensure the restoration of peace, stability, and safety for citizens living along the borders of both nations.
-Khmer Times-
