Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces Expresses Willingness to Support Implementation of Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire through Action Plans

Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces Expresses Willingness to Support Implementation of Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire through Action Plans

Phnom Penh, August 7, 2025 – H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense of Cambodia, announced that the Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces, General Mohamed Nizam, has expressed his strong willingness to facilitate the effective implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand through the proposal of several coordinated action plans.

Speaking during a press briefing on the “Outcome of the Ceasefire Implementation between Cambodia and Thailand” held at the Office of the Council of Ministers at 7:00 AM today, General Socheata highlighted Malaysia’s constructive engagement in regional peace and security.

According to the spokesperson, General Mohamed Nizam has proposed to promote the establishment of Terms of Reference (TOR), paving the way for the establishment of the ASEAN Monitoring Team (AMT), which would serve as a key mechanism for monitoring and ensuring the effective enforcement of the ceasefire, with the ultimate aim of restoring peace as swiftly as possible.

General Socheata also underscored the significance of General Nizam’s message, which stated: “Peace is expensive,” “Life is precious,” and “Time is of the essence.” These sentiments align closely with the vision repeatedly emphasized by Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister Hun Manet, who has affirmed: “Every day, hour, and minute that we are negotiating can save the lives of our forces and our people. The sooner, the better.”

It is worth noting that on August 5, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Tea Seiha, together with a senior military delegation from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, held a bilateral meeting with General Mohamed Nizam and his team in Malaysia, on the sidelines of the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting with Thai counterparts.

This development further reflects Malaysia’s proactive role in promoting regional peace and ASEAN solidarity amid ongoing tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.