Phnom Penh:The Cambodian Liaison Group, in collaboration with the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH), carried out an observation mission at the CH1 Checkpoint in Pursat province on Thursday. The mission was aimed at monitoring, verifying, and reporting on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the mission commenced at 920 a.m. at the checkpoint located in Thmar Da commune, Veal Veng district. It was noted that Thai troops had reportedly moved their observation post and continued digging trenches approximately 20 meters forward from their previous position.

The observation mission also sought to evaluate compliance with the Joint Statement measures that came into effect with the ceasefire. Cambodia reiterated its full support for the ASEAN Observer Team and emphasized the importance of strengthening its role and mandate to ensure the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire and all agreements between Cambodia and Thailand, thus promoting transparency and accountability.

The Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia called on Thailand to adhere strictly, sincerely, and in good faith to the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee, dated December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, dated October 26, 2025, and other relevant agreements. The Ministry stressed that these commitments aim to achieve a peaceful, just, and lasting solution in accordance with international law and existing treaties and agreements between the two nations.

Both the Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defence reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to respecting and implementing the joint statements and all relevant agreements. Their goal is to ensure a rapid recovery, restore normalcy, and achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.