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
Keynote Address by H.E. LTG. Maly Socheata, Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence:
7:00AM, August 18, 2025
This morning I would like to provide some updates following the entered 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 12am mid-night of August 18, 2025 up to 06:00am this morning, the situation at the frontline:
– Military Region 4 and 5: Preah Vihear, Uddor Meachey and Banteay Meanchey Provinces remain calm and steady. Cambodian military forces stand strong and fully vigilant in fulfilling their duty.
Cambodian armed forces firmly respect and strictly implement the ceasefire reached on July 28, 2025, as well as the 13-point Agreed Minutes adopted at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on August 7, 2025, under observation of Malaysia, the United States of America, and the People’s Republic of China.
2. 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 yearning day and night for their return. It is also important to note that Thai soldiers illegally arrested Cambodian military personnel immediately after the ceasefire took effect on the morning of July 29, 2025. As of 07:00am on August 18, 2025, their detention has lasted 19 days, 23 hours, and 10 minutes.
The Ministry of National Defence, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and the international community will persist in demanding that Thailand uphold its obligations under international law, and we will never abandon or leave any of our family members isolated.
The Royal Government, the Armed Forces, and the Cambodian people stand united in defending their territory, dignity, and sovereignty with unwavering determination and clarity.
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. This is something that not only our two peoples desire, but the whole world wishes to see, as demonstrated by the many messages of congratulations and support for the ceasefire agreement and the positive outcomes of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee’s extraordinary meeting.
Cambodia is committed to working constructively, sincerely, and in close cooperation with Thailand, Malaysia, other ASEAN member countries, and all relevant partners, such as the United States and the People’s Republic of China, to ensure the effective and full implementation of the ceasefire and to resolve all disputes peacefully, in accordance with international law, the UN Charter, and the ASEAN Charter.
After the Ceasefire agreement entered into force at midnight of July 28, 2025, it has been observed that there have been gradually positive developments through bilateral discussions between the two countries. Such notable developments include the extraordinary GBC meeting held on August 7, 2025, and the extraordinary RBC meeting on August 16, 2025.
Therefore, it is essential for both parties to continue fostering these positive shifts towards peace and stability, especially to restore normalcy in both countries’ relations across all sectors, as well as for the benefit of both peoples.
