Cambodia joins Trump’s Board of Peace, demonstrates commitment to peace

PHNOM PENH, Jan 27, 2026 (KPT) – Government spokesman Pen Bona said Tuesday that Cambodia’s decision to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly established Board of Peace as a founding member reflects the country’s “genuine peace-loving spirit.”

Speaking at a press briefing, Bona said Cambodia’s commitment to peace was reinforced after armed attacks on Cambodian territory by Thai forces in July 2025, which prompted calls for patience, avoidance of conflict and diplomatic efforts to secure ceasefire agreements.

He added that Cambodia’s peace-oriented policy is rooted in decades of conflict-resolution experience under Senate president Hun Sen, who oversaw national reconciliation, and has continued under Prime Minister Hun Manet, who has made peace central to development and modernization.

Bona cited Cambodia’s role in securing the July 2025 ceasefire, the Kuala Lumpur peace agreement in October, and the third Special Meeting of the General Border Committee in December, which established a second ceasefire still in effect.

He noted these agreements were backed by the United States, China and Malaysia as ASEAN chair.

He also stressed Cambodia’s firm stance on defending its internationally recognized borders with Thailand, saying the country “does not recognize any unilateral changes resulting from the use of force.”

Bona said joining the Board of Peace at Trump’s invitation demonstrates Cambodia’s unwavering commitment to peace and regional stability.