Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Cambodian government reiterated its firm support for convening the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Committee on Border Affairs (GBC) meeting and called for using this opportunity to immediately cease border clashes and restore regional peace and stability.
This GBC meeting follows the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Special Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. In a letter to the Thai Defense Minister, Cambodian Defense Minister General Tea Seiha emphasized that Cambodia remains committed to peacefully resolving territorial disputes through diplomatic dialogue in accordance with international law.
Cambodia's supportive stance is highly consistent with the latest statement from the ASEAN Chair. ASEAN foreign ministers have previously unanimously stated that they welcome any substantive discussions aimed at restoring a ceasefire and de-escalating the situation.
Regarding the upcoming GBC meeting, Cambodia urged full respect for and implementation of previously reached ceasefire agreements and joint declarations; ensuring that border residents displaced by the conflict can return to their homes safely, with dignity, and without hindrance; and calling for the urgent restoration of existing cooperation mechanisms, such as humanitarian demining, within the Kuala Lumpur framework to prevent further escalation.
The international community has high hopes for this meeting. Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated via social media that the GBC meeting was "an important step in discussing the restoration of the ceasefire," and emphasized the importance of ASEAN unity for the region's future. The Japanese government also stated that it would maintain close coordination with the United States and ASEAN countries to jointly promote de-escalation.
Regarding the recent situation, relevant parties pointed out that the US government has expressed high concern about the conflict, with US President Trump stating that the conflict was provoked by Thailand.
Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, regional security experts and relevant institutions have expressed concerns. As of the 23rd, Thailand has not formally announced its willingness to cease fire. Youk Chhang, Director of the Cambodian Documentation Center, and Pou Sothirak, Senior Advisor at the Regional Studies Center, analyzed that the international community should more clearly identify the instigators of the conflict and exert pressure to stop acts of aggression, preventing the border conflict from being used as a tool for certain political purposes.
The Cambodian government concluded by emphasizing that Cambodia will continue to work with ASEAN member states and international partners in a constructive spirit of cooperation to uphold the principles of the ASEAN Charter and promote common peace and prosperity in the region.
