Cambodia, Thailand to Begin Phased Removal of Heavy Weapons Along Border

OSMACH, Cambodia (Oct. 31, 2025) — Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to a phased plan to remove heavy and destructive weapons from their shared border, a move aimed at easing military tensions and restoring normal relations between the two countries.

The announcement followed a special meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC), held at the O’Smach border checkpoint. The session was co-chaired by Lt. Gen. Pov Heng, commander of Cambodia’s Military Region 4, and Maj. Gen. Virakyuth Raksing, commander of Thailand’s 2nd Army Area. Observers from the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) were present to monitor and verify the discussions.

Both sides endorsed a concrete plan for the gradual withdrawal of heavy weapons, to be carried out under AOT supervision. The agreement builds on commitments made in the Cambodia–Thailand Joint Declaration signed Oct. 26 in Kuala Lumpur by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The meeting also reaffirmed outcomes from the Oct. 23 General Border Committee session in Malaysia. Talks concluded with the signing of Agreed Minutes outlining the removal process.

The talks concluded at 3:47 PM with both sides signing an Agreed Minutes on the Removal of Heavy and Destructive Weapons and Equipment, reaffirming their commitment to fully implement the agreement.

Officials from both countries said the plan reflects a shared commitment to peace, stability, and regional cooperation.