Keynote Address by H.E. LTG. Maly Socheata, the Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson:
Today, I would like to update you on the situation after the ceasefire between the Cambodian and Thai militaries came into effect at midnight on July 28, 2025, and after the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodian-Thai General Border Committee (GBC), as of August 9, 2025:
Frontline Situation From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on August 9, 2025, this morning. The frontline situation along the border of Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces has been calm. Our forces are on high alert and steadfastly fulfilling their roles.
The positive outcome of the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodian-Thai General Border Committee (GBC) reflects the mutual determination of both sides to work together to promote lasting peace, stability, cooperation, and development for the mutual benefit of both countries. Therefore, the next most important step for both sides is to show their will, commitment, and respect and implement honestly, truly, and practically what has been agreed upon.
Today, I would like to reiterate one point among the agreements reached at the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Border Affairs Committee on 7 August 2025 in Kuala Lumpur:
“Both sides agreed to refrain from disseminating false information and fake news in order to de-escalate tensions, mitigate negative public sentiment, and foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue.”
Cambodia absolutely does not support the dissemination of false information or sharing or producing any fake news, as such actions not only do not help ease the tension and reduce negative impacts on public sentiment but also do not create an environment conducive to further peaceful dialogue.
Cambodia would like to reiterate its unwavering commitment to respecting and strictly implementing all the terms of the ceasefire agreement, as well as the spirit and content reached at the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Border Affairs Committee on 7 August 2025.
Cambodia’s commitment to work constructively, in good faith, and in close cooperation with Thailand, Malaysia, other ASEAN member countries, and all relevant partners to ensure the effective and full implementation of the ceasefire and to resolve all disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, the UN Charter, and the ASEAN Charter.
