EU Urges Cambodia, Thailand to Fully Implement Cease-Fire

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Sept.06, 2025) — The European Union on Sept. 5 called on Cambodia and Thailand to fully implement the cease-fire agreement reached in Malaysia on July 28, 2025, in an effort to maintain peace and stability between the two nations.

EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy, Anitta Hipper, said both countries must adhere to the terms of the agreement and avoid further escalation.
“The EU calls for sustained efforts by Cambodia and Thailand to implement the cease-fire agreement. Both sides must respect international law and avoid any escalatory actions,” Hipper said. “We stand with Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in its efforts to foster lasting peace and stability.”

Since the conflict began, the EU and France have expressed deep concern over rising tensions following deadly clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
EU Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said the bloc was “deeply concerned” by reports of civilian casualties and urged both countries to refrain from further violence.

“We call on both sides to de-escalate and resolve disputes through dialogue and other peaceful means in line with international law, including the U.N. Charter,” El Anouni said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

France also condemned the violence and extended condolences to the victims’ families.

“France expresses its deep concern following the armed clashes on the border between Cambodia and Thailand on July 24, which cost the lives of several people,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The ministry called on both nations “to immediately cease fighting and resolve their differences peacefully, in accordance with international law.”

The EU is providing €700,000 (approximately $816,000) in emergency humanitarian aid to support those most affected by the recent conflict along the border.