Press Briefing by H.E. LTG. Maly Socheata- Update on the implementation of the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand  

Press Briefing by H.E. LTG. Maly Socheata- Update on the implementation of the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand  

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4:00 PM, August 28, 2025
Keynote Address by H.E. LTG. Maly Socheata, the Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson:

This afternoon I would like to provide some updates following the coming into force of the ceasefire between the Cambodian and Thai Armed Forces on July 28, 2025, and after the Extraordinary Meeting of the GBC was concluded on August 7, 2025, as of today:

1. Starting from 6:00 AM on 28 August 2025 up to 3:00 PM this afternoon, the situation at the frontline, Military Region 4 and Region 5—Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Banteay Meanchey Provinces—are currently calm, with no new developments reported yet. Cambodian military forces stand strong and remain fully vigilant in defending the country, sovereignty, and territorial integrity at all costs.

The Cambodian Armed Forces firmly respect and strictly implement the ceasefire reached on 28 July 2025, as well as the 13-point Agreed Minutes adopted at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on 7 August 2025, under the observation of Malaysia, the United States of America, and the People’s Republic of China.

2. On the mine explosion incident that resulted in injury to Thai soldiers, the Ministry of National Defense of Cambodia reaffirmed that it has not used or placed any new landmines and remains fully committed to the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines, to which it is a state party. Furthermore, Cambodia has reminded Thailand and the international community on multiple occasions that the area in Cambodia’s territory along the border still has explosives, which are remnants of the past civil war. Cambodia reiterated its firm, clear-cut, and unwavering commitment to respect and strictly implement the ceasefire agreement achieved on July 28, 2025, and the 13-point Agreed Minutes reached during the Extraordinary Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on August 7, 2025.

Cambodia called on Thailand to honor all terms and conditions stipulated in the ceasefire agreement as well as the spirit and agreement during the Extraordinary GBC meeting, which stipulated that both sides agreed to maintain current troop deployment without further movement as it is at the time the ceasefire was reached at 24 hours (local time) on July 28, 2025. There shall be no troop movements, including patrols toward the other side’s position.

In addition, Cambodia reiterated its firm and unequivocal commitment to upholding the spirit of consensus agreed by both parties in the recent Extraordinary Meeting of the RBC, particularly the Extraordinary Meeting of the RBC between the 4th Military Region of Cambodia and the 2nd Army Area of Thailand, concluded on August 27, 2025, which both parties agreed to increase confidence to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace along the border, using all necessary mechanisms to resolve differences peacefully and avoid clashes in the spirit of good-neighbourliness, friendship, and solidarity, and on the occasion when problems arise, both parties shall work together to solve them through existing mechanisms.  In this case, Cambodia urged that Thailand adhere to the same spirit. Cambodia reaffirmed its stand to resolve the issue peacefully in good faith in accordance with international law, the UN Charter, and the ASEAN Charter.

3. Today I would like to reiterate to all relevant parties one point among the 13-point Agreed Minutes reached at the extraordinary meeting of the General Border Committee on 7August 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. Both sides agreed to refrain from disseminating false information and fake news in order to de-escalate tensions, mitigate negative public sentiment, and foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue. Cambodia absolutely does not support the dissemination of false information sharing or producing any fake news.

Such actions not only do not help to de-escalate tensions and reduce negative impacts on public sentiment but also do not create an environment conducive to further peaceful dialogue.

4. At the same time, Cambodia continues to call on the Thai side to implement the above agreements and return 18 of our military personnel to Cambodia so they can reunite with their families, who have been waiting day and night for their return. It is also important to note that Thai soldiers illegally captured these Cambodian military soldiers immediately after the ceasefire took effect on the morning of 29 July 2025; as of 4:00 PM on 28 August 2025, their detention has lasted 30days, 8 hours, and 10 minutes.

The Ministry of National Defense, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and the International Community will continually demand that Thailand uphold its obligations under international law, and we wish to underscore that we will never abandon or leave any one of our family members behind.

Full implementation of the ceasefire by both sides will create a favorable atmosphere for restoring peace, stability, and normalcy to the relationship between our two countries. The Royal Government, the Armed Forces, and the people of Cambodia stand firmly united and resolutely determined to defend our territorial integrity, national sovereignty, and dignity.

Thank you.