AKP Phnom Penh, October 14, 2026 -- Cambodia has reaffirmed its full support for the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) in monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire along the Cambodia-Thailand border, underscoring its commitment to transparency, mutual trust and lasting peace and stability.

The commitment was reiterated during a courtesy call and working discussion between Lieutenant General Ek Sam Oun, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army and Commander of Military Region 5, and the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH), led by Commodore Glenn Z. Dizon, Head of Mission of the AOT, in Battambang province on Wednesday morning.

Facilitated by the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG), the meeting took place at the headquarters of Military Region 5 at 8:45 a.m..

Lieutenant General Ek Sam Oun warmly welcomed the delegation under the Philippines’ leadership and expressed his appreciation for the AOT’s continued efforts to promote regional peace, stability and confidence-building under the ASEAN framework.

He also briefed the delegation on recent developments concerning the Cambodia-Thailand border situation within Military Region 5’s area of responsibility.

For his part, Commodore Glenn Z. Dizon thanked Military Region 5 for continuously facilitating the AOT’s missions and providing favourable conditions for observation, verification and reporting on the situation along the border following the ceasefire’s entry into force.

He reaffirmed the AOT’s commitment to carrying out its mission of observing, verifying and reporting on the actual situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

Cambodia reiterated that it would continue to provide full support to strengthen the AOT’s role in ensuring the implementation of the ceasefire, promoting transparency, building mutual trust and protecting civilian lives. Cambodia also welcomed friendly countries to dispatch observers or participate in efforts to support peace-building.

The Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defence reaffirmed their firm commitment to fully and faithfully implementing the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on Dec. 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on Oct. 26, 2025, and other relevant agreements.

These efforts aim to facilitate a swift recovery, restore normalcy and contribute to lasting peace and stability.

By C. Nika