AKP Phnom Penh, December 22, 2025 --

The United States of American has welcomed the convening of the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, expressing support for efforts to end the armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. 

“We welcome ASEAN leaders coming together this week to support Cambodia and Thailand fully honouring their commitments to end this conflict,” said Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the U.S. Depart of State, in a press statement.

The United States continues to call on Cambodia and Thailand to end hostilities, withdraw heavy weapons, cease emplacement of landmines, and fully implement the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, which include mechanisms to accelerate humanitarian demining and address border issues, the statement added.  

The Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Current Situation between Cambodia and Thailand is scheduled to take place today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pursuant to the decision of the Prime Ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand on Dec. 11, 2025.

According to the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Special Meeting will discuss the recent development of the current situation with a view to fostering mutual understanding and confidence, promoting de-escalation of tensions, and restoring peace, stability and good neighbourly relations.

By C. Nika