4:00 PM, August 8, 2025

 Keynote Address by H.E. Chum Sounry, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC):

Cambodia expresses its deep disappointment and strong objection to the inflammatory and misleading remarks made by a Thai military source publicly circulated on social media on 7 August 2025. The post in question, which responsibly accuses Cambodia of engaging in so-called deceptive warfare, is not only unfounded but also counterproductive to ongoing efforts toward peace, dialogue, and stability. Cambodia categorically rejects these baseless accusations, which falsely portray Cambodia’s commitment to peace, transparency, and respect of international law as acts of manipulation.

 As far as the accusation against Cambodia’s diplomacy is concerned, I wish to emphasize that Cambodia has demonstrated a consistent and sincere commitment to peaceful dialogue, as evidenced by its active participation in the General Border Committee mechanism and close coordination with international partners. Accusing Cambodia of negotiating in bad faith is not only unjustified but also undermines the spirit of cooperation. Cambodia calls upon the Thai authorities to exercise restraint and professionalism in their public communication and to refrain from issuing unsubstantiated statements that threaten the fragile peace and bilateral relations.  Cambodia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to resolving all outstanding issues through peaceful means based on mutual respect, international law, and the principles of ASEAN.