Statement from the Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia (unofficial translation)

Statement from the Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia (unofficial translation)

The Ministry of National Defence wishes to inform the public, as well as national and international media, of the latest developments regarding the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border as follows:

1. No Withdrawal of Troops:
Cambodian forces have not been withdrawn from any areas under Cambodian sovereignty where they have been stationed for an extended period.

2. Military Movements within Sovereign Territory:
All military preparations—including stationing, deployment, adjustments, and mobilisation—are conducted entirely within Cambodian territory and are solely intended to defend the country’s territorial integrity.

3. Support for Peaceful Resolution, Readiness to Defend:
The Cambodian armed forces remain committed to supporting peaceful resolutions to border issues. However, they stand ready to carry out any orders from the Royal Government to defend the nation against any form of aggression.

4. Engagement in Border Negotiations:
The Cambodian army stands ready to support ongoing border negotiation efforts with Thailand, particularly through the Joint Border Commission, to advance the demarcation and placement of border markers in the remaining unresolved areas—excluding those that Cambodia intends to submit to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The Ministry of National Defence calls on all citizens and media professionals to rely exclusively on official and verified sources of information—particularly those issued by the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Ministry itself—as these provide accurate, credible, and trustworthy accounts.