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Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to Bilateral Relations with Thailand Amid Ongoing Border Dispute

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Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has reaffirmed the country's commitment to maintaining bilateral relations with Thailand through existing mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation in advancing the demarcation and placement of border markers. This comes as the two nations engage in ongoing negotiations to resolve border disputes, with Cambodia prepared to engage international mechanisms, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in certain cases.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Royal Government of Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining bilateral relations with Thailand through all existing mechanisms.
  • The Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) will continue to oversee the demarcation and placement of border markers along the remaining sections of the shared boundary.
  • In certain cases, Cambodia is prepared to engage international mechanisms, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
  • Cambodia's armed forces remain committed to supporting peaceful resolutions to border issues, but are prepared to defend the nation against any form of aggression.
  • The Cambodian government has called on the media and citizens to remain calm and refrain from spreading misinformation that could escalate tensions between the two nations.
  • The Ministry of National Defence has announced four key points regarding the ongoing border dispute, including the absence of troop withdrawals, military movements within Cambodian territory, support for peaceful resolutions, and engagement in border negotiations.

Statistics:

  • The 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cambodia and Thailand remains in effect, guiding border negotiations and demarcation efforts.
  • 4 key points were emphasized by the Ministry of National Defence regarding the border dispute, including no troop withdrawals, military movements within Cambodian territory, support for peaceful resolutions, and engagement in border negotiations.
  • The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is mentioned as a potential international mechanism for resolving border disputes in exceptional cases.

Sources:

  • Agence Kampuchea Presse (09 Jun 2025)
  • Ministry of National Defence (Statement regarding the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border dispute)

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