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Cambodia and Thailand Engage in Diplomatic Efforts to Address Border Disputes

Strategic Insights

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The Royal Government of Cambodia and Thailand are engaged in diplomatic efforts to address border disputes in the O' Beichoan commune of O'Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province. The Government of Cambodia has lodged three diplomatic notes with the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, raised the issues in international forums, and organized inspection visits to the affected areas. The Prime Minister, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, has consistently brought up these issues in meetings with foreign leaders, urging for peaceful intervention and resolution in accordance with bilateral agreements, conventions, treaties, and international law.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Royal Government of Cambodia is actively working with various stakeholders to address border issues with Thailand through diplomatic channels and in accordance with international law.
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has lodged three diplomatic notes with the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest Thailand's unilateral actions.
  • The Royal Government has raised the issues in various international forums, including the United Nations, and organized inspection visits to the affected areas with participation from diplomats, UN agencies, and NGOs.
  • Cambodia's Prime Minister has discussed the issue with Chinese leaders, the United Nations Secretary-General, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the rotating Chair of ASEAN, to seek peaceful resolution and third-party monitoring.
  • The Prime Minister has requested an end to the expansion of the conflict zone, illegal military occupation, and the forced displacement of civilians to prevent provocative actions and avoid the risk of renewed armed conflict and dangerous confrontation.
  • Cambodia's Senate President, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, has also used diplomatic mechanisms to find peaceful solutions in accordance with international law to protect Cambodia's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • The State Secretariat for Border Affairs has sent three diplomatic notes to its Thai counterpart for the Joint Border Committee.
  • The Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee and the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee have been informed of the issues through extraordinary meetings.

Statistics:

  • Three diplomatic notes have been lodged with the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
  • Three diplomatic notes have been sent by the State Secretariat for Border Affairs to its Thai counterpart for the Joint Border Committee.
  • The Prime Minister has discussed the issue with four foreign leaders: Chinese leaders, the United Nations Secretary-General, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and other ASEAN leaders.

Sources:

  • Agence Kampuchea Presse, "Cambodia 'protests' Thailand's border actions, via Diplochttifical channels", September 4, 2025

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