AKP Phnom Penh, September 4, 2026 --

The Ministry of National Defence on Sept. 3 briefed the Phnom Penh Military Attaché Corps (MACPP), comprising 22 representatives from 18 countries, on the latest developments and security situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

The briefing was led by H.E. Lt. Gen. Rath Dararoth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of National Defence, at the ministry in Phnom Penh.

H.E. Lt. Gen. Rath Dararoth expressed appreciation to the military attachés for attending the briefing and for their participation in previous field visits to directly observe the situation along the border.

He briefed the participants on developments leading to the armed clashes, the ceasefire reached in December 2025, the current security situation in border areas, and Cambodia’s efforts to address the border issue.

Representatives of relevant institutions also provided updates. The Secretariat of State for Border Affairs briefed the participants on progress in placing temporary markers between Border Pillars No. 52 and No. 59 and between No. 42 and No. 47 in November and December 2025, before the second round of clashes.

The representative also highlighted Cambodia’s efforts to convene meetings of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) and request Thailand to deploy Joint Survey Teams (JSTs) to resume fieldwork, as part of existing bilateral mechanisms for seeking a lasting border solution.

The Cambodian Coordination Team (CLG) subsequently briefed the military attachés on its role in coordinating with the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) under the Oct. 26, 2025 Peace Agreement and the Dec. 27, 2025 Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC).

The CLG also expressed appreciation to Malaysia for its leadership and contribution during the initial phase of the AOT mission in Cambodia, and to the Philippines, as the succeeding ASEAN Chair, for continuing to support ASEAN mechanisms and regional peace and stability.

The briefing provided an opportunity for the Cambodian side to share information, exchange views and answer questions, particularly on border surveying and demarcation mechanisms. It was also aimed at promoting transparency and mutual understanding of the latest developments.

H.E. Rath Dararoth said that despite the ceasefire and mechanisms established to implement it and address border issues, the situation on the ground continued to face challenges, including troop movements, the installation of barbed-wire barriers, placement of containers and construction of permanent structures. He said such actions had altered the situation on the ground and impeded the return of Cambodian civilians to their homes.

The Secretary of State reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to maintaining peace, security and stability along the border through constructive dialogue, communication and existing mechanisms. He also reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to fully and faithfully implementing the Dec. 27, 2025 GBC Joint Statement, the Oct. 26, 2025 Joint Declaration on the Cambodia-Thailand Peace Agreement and other relevant agreements, with the aim of restoring normalcy and ensuring lasting peace and stability.

By C. Nika