Press Briefing – Update on the implementation of the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand

Press Briefing – Update on the implementation of the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand

7:00 AM, August 14, 2025   

Keynote Address by H.E. Chum Sounry, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC): 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia categorically dismissed repeated Thai accusations of new mine planting against Cambodia, made in the press statement issued by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 10 and 12 August 2025. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation underscored the following key points in its statement dated 13 August 2025:

1. No new mines:

Cambodia has never planted new anti-personnel mines. As a state party to the Ottawa Convention since 1999, Cambodia is internationally recognized for its mine clearance achievements at home and abroad. The allegation of new mine planting is without credible evidence.

2. Location and sovereignty:

The mine incidents occurred either in disputed areas or within Cambodia’s internationally recognized territory, as defined by the 1904 Convention and 1907 Treaty and confirmed by the International Court of Justice’s 1962 and 2013 decisions. The 2000 MoU prohibits unilateral military action in un-demarcated areas. Yet, Thailand has repeatedly breached this obligation. 

3. The cause of incidents:

These incidents happened because Thai troops entered known mine-affected zones in violation of the 7 August 2025 General Border Committee Agreed Minutes, which prohibit troop movements beyond current positions. Mines in these areas date from Cambodia’s internal conflicts in the 1970s-1980s.

4. A provocative statement:

Cambodia condemned the 10 August 2025 remarks by Thailand’s 2nd Army Region Commander, vowing to reclaim Ta Krabai Temple and close Ta Moan Temple. Such threats violated the UN Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the 28 July 2025 ceasefire agreement.

5. Peaceful resolution:

Cambodia remains committed to resolving all boundary disputes peacefully, in accordance with international law and International Court of Justice jurisprudence. No border may be altered through force or the threat of force.

6. Call for a monitoring mechanism:

Cambodia urges Malaysia, as the current ASEAN Chair, and ceasefire co-facilitators to quickly establish a robust, impartial monitoring mechanism to prevent escalation and protect civilians and soldiers. The International Court of Justice remains the most credible forum for final settlement, and Cambodia calls on Thailand to accept its jurisdiction in good faith.