AKP Phnom Penh, May 30, 2025 --

Top diplomats from Cambodia and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to peace, friendship, cooperation, and development along the shared border, following a recent armed clash between the two countries’ armed forces.

During their meeting this morning on the sidelines of the 30th Nikkei Forum in Tokyo, Japan, H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, and H.E. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand acknowledged that the situation along the border had returned to normal following a meeting between the army commanders of the two countries on May 29.

They also noted the prompt communication between Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, and Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, with H.E. Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining traditional friendship, good neighbourly relations, and mutual understanding and trust, emphasising peaceful resolution of any future disputes with full respect for each country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The two foreign ministers agreed to uphold the spirit of the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding on Cambodia–Thailand Land Border Demarcation, and to utilise all existing bilateral mechanisms—particularly urging the Joint Border Committee (JBC) to convene as soon as possible to address border issues—particularly in the area of the recent incident.

The talks came in the aftermath of an armed clash that occurred early on May 28 in Techo Morokot village, Morokot commune, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province. Thai troops allegedly opened fire on a long-established Cambodian military position, resulting in the death of one Cambodian soldier.

The Ministry of National Defence reaffirmed Cambodia’s dedication to resolving disputes through diplomatic and peaceful means, while reiterating its firm stance on protecting the Kingdom’s territorial integrity.

By Heng Panha