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. Chum Sounry, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Internatioinal Cooperation (MFAIC):

07:00AM, August 5, 2025

1. The MFAIC categorically rejects baseless accusations against Cambodia made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand during its briefing to the Diplomatic Corps in Bangkok on 4 August 2025. 

The MFAIC wishes to clarify as follows:

– Cambodia did not start the conflict. On the contrary, it has consistently exercised maximum restraint in the face of Thai military provocations. The border tensions stem from Thailand’s repeated incursions into Cambodian territory in violation of existing agreements, including the 2000 MoU and international law.

– Thailand’s claim of self-defense is unfounded. The Cambodian armed forces have only acted in proportionate response to protect its sovereignty and citizens following cross-border incursions and unprovoked artillery fire by the Thai side.

– Thailand’s allegations of Cambodian “disinformation” are an attempt to shift blame and avoid accountability for its own ceasefire violations.

– Cambodia’s conduct remains aligned with international law and international humanitarian principles. The Cambodian armed forces have never targeted civilian populations as falsely alleged by Thailand.

– Cambodia remains committed to the ceasefire agreement reached during the Special Meeting on 28 July 2025 in Malaysia and will continue to engage in good-faith for its full implementation through ASEAN mechanisms.

2. Meanwhile, the MFAIC strongly condemns the continued provocations by the Thai armed forces and urges Thailand:

– To fully respect Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in accordance with the UN Charter, the ASEAN Charter and fundamental principles of international law;

– To immediately cease all military provocations and unilateral actions that jeopardize the security of civilians and risk further escalation;

– To match its public commitments to peace with credible actions on the ground by faithfully implementing the ceasefire agreement.

– To refrain from further escalation and disinformation that threaten the fragile peace and stability along the border of the two countries.

3. Cambodia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to resolving all outstanding issues through peaceful means, in accordance with international law, the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and the ceasefire agreement.