AKP Phnom Penh, August 11, 2025 --

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) of the Kingdom of Cambodia has firmly rejected what it calls an “unfounded and baseless” allegation by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug. 10, accusing Cambodia of planting new anti-personnel mines.

Speaking at a press briefing at 11:00 a.m. today, H.E. Chum Sounry, Secretary of State and MFAIC Spokesperson, provided a two-point clarification:

First, Cambodia complies with the Ottawa Convention. Since becoming a state party in 2000, Cambodia has scrupulously adhered to the Ottawa Convention. Cambodia has destroyed over 1 million anti-personnel mines and nearly 3 million other explosive remnants of war from its territory, contributing significantly to humanitarian demining efforts at home and abroad, including UN peacekeeping missions. Cambodia reiterates its readiness to work constructively with Thailand and all stakeholders to uphold the Ottawa Convention, protect civilian lives, and ensure a peaceful, secure, and prosperous border for both countries. 
Second, Cambodia calls for the full implementation of the 13-point agreement. Cambodia has been strongly encouraged by the broad applause expressed by the regional and international community, including ASEAN partners and key global stakeholders over the 13-point agreement reached during the General Border Committee Meeting on Aug. 7, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. Cambodia also welcomes the calls from various countries for the faithful and timely implementation of these agreed measures. Cambodia regards the 13-point agreement as a critical opportunity for the two countries to de-escalate tensions, restore trust, and prevent further harm to civilians on both sides of the border. This agreement is a joint commitment to peace and stability. 

At the same time, the spokesperson added, Cambodia expressed concern over certain negative indications from the Thai side, including the allegations that Cambodia has planted new landmines and carried out attacks targeting civilians that were recently reiterated in public remarks by senior officials of the Thai government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the recent hostile statement made by the Thai military commander of region 2. 

“Cambodia reaffirms its firm commitment to every point of the agreement and encourages Thailand to also fully honour its commitment made during the recent General Border Committee Meeting,” he underlined. 

By C. Nika