Cambodia reiterates commitment to ceasefire and international law in border dispute

PHNOM PENH, March 3 (KPT) – Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to a ceasefire with Thailand and pledged to resolve ongoing border tensions through peaceful means and international law.

Government spokesperson Pen Bona said on 3 March that Cambodia was strictly adhering to the ceasefire and to all provisions of a Joint Statement issued on 27 December 2025, along with earlier bilateral agreements.

He stressed that Cambodia’s position remained that the border should be recognised as defined by the Franco-Siamese Boundary Commission and related treaties, conventions, maps and demarcation records, rejecting any changes imposed by force.

Bona said Cambodian leaders had continued diplomatic efforts at home and abroad to explain the country’s stance, describing it as peace-oriented and grounded in international law.

On 2 March, Prime Minister Hun Manet met Vladanka Andreeva, the UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, to provide an update on border developments and reiterate Cambodia’s commitment to a peaceful resolution.

Andreeva said the United Nations hoped both countries would resolve their differences in line with the UN Charter and international law, while acknowledging Cambodia’s contributions to UN peacekeeping operations.

Hun Manet also met Singapore’s outgoing ambassador Teo Lay Cheng, again underlining Cambodia’s position that border issues should be addressed peacefully and in accordance with existing agreements.

Bona noted the prime minister had recently raised the matter during visits to the United States and Europe, including meetings with the UN Secretary-General and the President of the European Commission.

Cambodian officials have alleged that Thai troops have occupied parts of Cambodian territory and installed barriers preventing civilians from returning home. Thai authorities have not publicly responded to those claims.

Bona said international leaders and institutions had expressed support for a peaceful resolution in line with international law.

Separately, Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie, met Senate President Hun Sen on 2 March. Cambodian officials said she commended efforts to maintain peace and visited displaced residents affected by the border tensions.