AKP Phnom Penh, August 05, 2025 --

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) H.E. Chum Sounry has categorically rejected baseless accusations against Cambodia made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand during its briefing to the Diplomatic Corps in Bangkok yesterday. 

“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,” he underlined at a press briefing in Phnom Penh this morning.

Thailand’s claim of self-defence is unfounded, he said, stressing that 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, he added.

According to the spokesperson, 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 July 28, 2025 in Malaysia and will continue to engage in good-faith for its full implementation through ASEAN mechanisms.

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. 

At the same time, Cambodia also called Thailand to immediately cease all military provocations and unilateral actions that jeopardise 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; and to refrain from further escalation and disinformation that threaten the fragile peace and stability along the border of the two countries.

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

By Heng Panha