Phnom penh: H.E. General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), held a meeting with outgoing Philippine Defence Attach© Colonel Leo Dymock to discuss regional stability and bilateral defence cooperation as Colonel Dymock concludes his diplomatic mission in Cambodia.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, during the farewell call at the RCAF Headquarters, Colonel Dymock expressed his gratitude to the Cambodian military leadership for their cooperation, which he credited for the success of his tenure. As the Philippines takes on the rotating ASEAN chair, Colonel Dymock affirmed Manila's commitment to facilitating stability along the volatile Cambodian-Thai border, underscoring a broader goal of maintaining regional peace and development.

In response, H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen commended the Philippine envoy's efforts in strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties within the ASEAN framework. He highlighted key achievements, including high-level exchanges, human resource development, and joint military exercises. The Cambodian commander-in-chief also expressed appreciation to the Philippines for its commitment to sustaining the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) mission, which involves monitoring the ceasefire and reducing border frictions between Cambodia and Thailand.

H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen briefed the Philippine delegation on the current situation along the Cambodian-Thai border. While a ceasefire agreement is in place, he noted persistent anxieties and expressed concern over continued tensions, alleging that Thai forces have advanced into Cambodian territory, leaving the area vulnerable to renewed armed clashes. Reiterating Cambodia's diplomatic stance, he emphasized that the Kingdom remains committed to resolving border disputes peacefully in accordance with international law and existing bilateral treaties, maintaining that borders should not be altered through the use of force.