Keynote Address by H.E. LTG. Maly Socheata, the Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson:

1. On 3 August 2025, the second round of the field inspection tour will be conducted by the ASEAN Defence Attaché Observer Group, currently led on an interim basis by the Malaysian Defence Attaché. The delegation includes representatives from six countries: Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The group will visit several key locations, particularly in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, which have been among the areas most affected by the recent armed clashes between the Cambodian and Thai militaries, to observe the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

2. This field inspection tour follows the special meeting held on 28 July 2025 in Malaysia, which led to the ceasefire agreement and has since contributed to improved conditions along the border. During this visit, the ASEAN Defence Attaché Observer Group, currently led on an interim basis by the Malaysian Defence Attaché, will carry out its mission over a two-week period. The participation of these partner countries reflects a shared commitment to ensuring the ceasefire’s success and longevity, with the ultimate goal of restoring peace, stability, cooperation, and development for the benefit of the peoples of both nations.