Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet says recent talks between Cambodian and Thai regional military commanders have produced positive outcomes.
In a post on his Facebook page on August 23, 2025, Hun Manet welcomed the results of the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee held a day earlier. The talks involved Cambodia’s Fifth Military Region and Thailand’s First Army Region, and took place in Sa Kaeo province, Thailand.
The meeting was convened under the ceasefire agreement reached by the two countries earlier in August following border clashes. According to Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to implementing the truce and respecting the 13 previously agreed-upon principles. Officials said the two sides also agreed to strengthen bilateral relations further and restore normalcy in the border area.
The ministry statement added that Cambodia and Thailand reached a consensus on cooperation in mine clearance, tackling cross-border crime, and establishing a Coordination Group to support the work of the Regional Border Committee.
The two countries also agreed to hold the next committee meeting within one month or at another mutually convenient time, with Cambodia hosting the talks.
Thai media outlet Khaosod reported that three of four proposals put forward by Thailand were adopted, including mine clearance, cross-border crime cooperation, and the creation of the Coordination Group. On the question of handling disputes linked to the 2000 memorandum of understanding, the Cambodian side suggested using the Joint Boundary Commission instead.
Meanwhile, the Japanese Embassy in Phnom Penh said Ambassador Suzuki Hideo, Japan’s representative for Mekong cooperation, will travel to Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand between August 25 and 29. Malaysia currently holds the ASEAN chairmanship. The embassy said Suzuki plans to meet relevant officials to exchange views on ways to ease tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.
Japan’s government has urged full and genuine implementation of the ceasefire, stressing that stable relations between Cambodia and Thailand are vital for peace and development in the region.
