(Takeo): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed that Cambodia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of any country, emphasising that each nation must resolve its own domestic issues. He warned against unjustly blaming or accusing Cambodia, stating that if such actions continue, Cambodia will be compelled to respond.

The premier spoke on Tuesday (Jul. 1) during the National Fish Day celebration and the release of approximately 1.5 million fish into Tonle Sap Lake, held in Bati district, Takeo province.

Amid the escalating political conflict in Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet noted that although Senate President Hun Sen had previously commented on political matters, decisions involving state institutions rest with the prime minister. He clarified that Cambodia’s recent remarks regarding Thailand’s political situation were merely responses to repeated accusations and disparagements from the Thai side.

“Now they accuse the Royal Government, particularly Samdech Techo, of interfering in another country’s domestic affairs. [...] But Cambodia has not interfered in their domestic affairs. Matters concerning political parties, appointments, or removals are their internal issues. However, when it affects Cambodia, we must respond,” the premier underscored.

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei underlined that it is time for Cambodia to speak out, pointing out that in the past, Cambodia had shown restraint to avoid bilateral conflict, even though Thailand repeatedly provoked and unjustly blamed Cambodia. He mentioned that Cambodia holds extensive evidence of these provocations but had chosen not to escalate tensions with its neighbour.

The prime minister stressed that Cambodia’s actions are solely aimed at protecting its dignity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interest.

It is worth recalling that, in connection with the Cambodia–Thailand tensions in mid-June 2025, Senate President Hun Sen released a 17-minute audio recording of a phone conversation with the Thai Prime Minister. In the recording, the Thai leader appeared to be seeking advice from Hun Sen on managing Thailand’s internal crisis, an act which Hun Sen described as a “National Betrayal.” He also disclosed his family’s ties with Thaksin Shinawatra and predicted a change in Thailand’s premiership.
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