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Joint Declaration on Peace and Security between Cambodia and Thailand

Strategic Insights

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Representatives from Cambodia and Thailand, in the presence of U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, met in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025, to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful relations and security in the region. The joint declaration outlined key steps to ensure the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire, including military de-escalation, confidence-building measures, and humanitarian de-mining. The agreement also emphasized the importance of respecting international law, refraining from the threat or use of force, and promoting peaceful conflict resolution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint declaration reaffirms the commitment to peace and security between Cambodia and Thailand, as declared in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 28, 2025.
  • The two countries agree to implement military de-escalation under the observation and verification of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), removing heavy and destructive weapons from the border and returning them to their respective military installations.
  • Both sides will refrain from disseminating false information, accusations, allegations, and harmful rhetoric, and will work towards the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
  • Humanitarian de-mining in the border areas will be coordinated to protect civilian lives and contribute to socio-economic development.
  • The countries reaffirm their commitment to settling the border dispute and border demarcation through peaceful means and international law, refraining from the threat or use of force or any acts of provocation.

Statistics:

  • The joint declaration was signed on October 26, 2025, at Kuala Lumpur.
  • The agreement emphasizes the importance of respecting international law and refraining from the threat or use of force.
  • The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) will comprise personnel from ASEAN Member States to ensure the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire.
  • The humanitarian de-mining initiative aims to protect civilian lives and contribute to socio-economic development.
  • The two countries will work towards the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Sources:

  • United States White House
  • ASEAN Charter on peaceful conflict resolution
  • United Nations Charter

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