AKP Phnom Penh, October 26, 2025 --

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet held a pull-aside meeting with H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 26.

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei recalled the outcomes of President Marcos’ State Visit to Cambodia last September. He expressed his appreciation to the Philippines for supporting Cambodia’s peaceful resolution of the border dispute with Thailand and for its participation in the Interim Observer Team (IOT) mechanism to monitor the ceasefire between the two countries.

As the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) has now been signed, the Cambodian Premier expressed his hope that the Philippines will continue to support and participate in the AOT mechanism.

Samdech Thipadei also reiterated Cambodia's support for the Philippines as it prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026.

In response, President Marcos expressed his pleasure at the positive progress made toward resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, particularly the signing of the peace deal today. He reaffirmed that the Philippines will continue to participate in all mechanisms requested by Cambodia to help ensure lasting peace along the border.

President Marcos also shared the Philippines’ priorities for its upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship next year.

Both leaders agreed to continue strengthening and expanding bilateral relations and cooperation in line with the outcomes of Samdech Thipadei’s official visit to the Philippines in February and President Marcos’ State Visit to Cambodia in September. They also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual interest.

By C. Nika