AKP Phnom Penh, August 19, 2025 --

Cambodian military forces continue to uphold a high level of vigilance in defence of the nation despite the current stability along the border.

“From 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. today, the situation along the frontline areas of Military Regions 4 and 5—covering Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Banteay Meanchey provinces—remains calm and under the firm control of our forces,” said H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, Under Secretary of State and Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, at a press briefing this afternoon.

She stressed, however, that Cambodian forces remain on full alert and unwavering in their mission to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The spokesperson reaffirmed the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces’ commitment to strictly respecting and implementing the ceasefire agreed 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 Aug. 7, 2025, under the observation of Malaysia, the United States, and China.

At the same time, she reiterated Cambodia’s call for Thailand to immediately release the 18 Cambodian soldiers who have been unlawfully detained for 21 days, 8 hours, and 10 minutes as of 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 19.

By C. Nika