AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2025 -- The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand are committed to respecting and upholding the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration, which provides a framework for both countries to work toward peace, cooperation, and prosperity.
 
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and his Thai counterpart, H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, reaffirmed their steadfast commitment during their bilateral meeting this morning in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
 
On the occasion, both leaders discussed the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration, which was signed on Oct. 26, 2025 and witnessed by H.E. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, and H.E. Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. 

Samdech Thipadei underscored that this signing represents further progress since the agreement on the ceasefire, which has thus far helped maintain calm and stability along the border. He stated that the immediate task for both sides is to work closely together to ensure the full and faithful implementation of the Joint Declaration.

The Cambodian Premier further stressed that the implementation of the actions stipulated in the Joint Declaration is a shared responsibility and obligation of both sides. Through bilateral mechanisms, both countries have already discussed and reached agreements on the ways forward; it is therefore important that they firmly implement these agreements with sincerity and in good faith for their mutual benefit.

As permanent neighbours, Samdech Thipadei reiterated that both countries must continue to work hand in hand to ensure that their peoples can live side by side in peace, harmony, and shared prosperity for generations to come.

Taking this opportunity, Samdech Thipadei renewed his call for the prompt release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers on humanitarian grounds and as agreed in the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration.

Besides, Samdech Thipadei conveyed his deepest condolences to the Thai Prime Minister on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. In response, Prime Minister Anutin expressed his appreciation to Samdech Thipadei for his kind letter of condolence and for Cambodia's heartfelt sympathy during this time of mourning.

By Heng Panha