(Phnom Penh): Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) as it continues monitoring and verifying the implementation of the ceasefire along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

According to Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, Lieutenant General Pov Heng, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army and Commander of Military Region 4, met with the ASEAN Observer Team-Cambodia (AOT-KH) at 9:00 a.m. on Monday (Jul. 27) in Siem Reap Province.

The delegation was led by Commodore Glenn Z. Dizon of the Philippines, Head of Mission of the ASEAN Observer Team to Cambodia, with the visit facilitated by Cambodia's Cambodia Liaison Group (CLG).

During the meeting, Lieutenant General Pov Heng extended a warm welcome to the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia under the leadership tenure of the Philippines upon their arrival at the Headquarters of Military Region 4.

The commander expressed his profound gratitude for the steadfast commitment and ongoing efforts of the ASEAN Observer Team in supporting the promotion of regional peace, stability, and confidence-building under the ASEAN framework. He also briefed the AOT delegation on recent developments regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border situation.

In response, Commodore Glenn Z Dizon thanked Military Region 4 for its continued cooperation and logistical support, which has enabled the observer team to carry out its mission of observing, verifying, and reporting on the situation along the border following the ceasefire's entry into force.

He reaffirmed the team’s high commitment to fulfilling this vital mission of observing, verifying, and reporting on the actual situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

The Ministry of National Defence said Cambodia consistently provides full support and strengthens the role of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) in ensuring the implementation of the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, in order to promote transparency, build mutual trust, and protect the lives of citizens. It also reiterated that Cambodia always welcomes friendly nations to dispatch observers or participate in assisting with peace-building efforts.

The ministry reaffirmed the Royal Government of Cambodia’s firm, sincere, and unwavering commitment to fully and faithfully respect and implement the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on 27 December 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on 26 October 2025, and all other relevant agreements.

According to the ministry, these commitments are aimed at supporting a swift return to normalcy and ensuring lasting peace and stability along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
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