(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called for a peaceful resolution of the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute based on international law and existing agreements, speaking at the opening session of the Second Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference (ISC-2) on Thursday morning (Aug. 27).

“The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand is not just about a bilateral issue, but also a global concern over respect for international law, the UN Charter, including the principle of inviolability of borders, and ASEAN Charter,” said the premier.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet noted that although the 27 December 2025 ceasefire continues to hold, the situation along the border remains fragile, with thousands of troops stationed face to face and the core issues of territorial integrity and sovereignty still unresolved.

He said that despite agreements under the Kuala Lumpur Accord of 26 October 2025 and the Joint Statement of 27 December 2025 to resume survey and demarcation work through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), no demarcation work has yet taken place.

The prime minister added that approximately 20,000 displaced Cambodians remain unable to return home and reiterated Cambodia's concern that Thai troops continue to occupy areas inside Cambodian territory, including locations beyond Thailand's unilaterally claimed boundary line.

“A peaceful resolution is in the shared interests of both countries and will contribute to peace and stability in the region. It will protect sovereignty, strengthen confidence, unlock energy resources, support development, and create new job opportunities - not only for now, but also for future generations of the Cambodian and Thai peoples,” Samdech Thipadei underlined.

The prime minister also expressed appreciation for the international community's support, particularly from ASEAN member states, for maintaining the ceasefire and promoting a peaceful settlement in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN and ASEAN Charters.
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