4:00 PM, August 15, 2025
Keynote Address by H.E. LTG. Maly Socheata, the Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson:
The updates following the entered into force of the ceasefire between the Cambodian and Thai Armed Forces on July 28, 2025, and after the extraordinary meeting of the GBC was concluded on August 7, 2025, as of today:
- From 10:00 AM on 15 August 2025 up to 3:00 PM this afternoon, the situation at the frontline military regions 4 and 5, Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Banteay Meanchey provinces, remained calm and steady. Cambodian military forces stand strong and fully vigilant in fulfilling their duty. The Cambodian Armed Forces firmly respect and strictly implement the ceasefire reached on 28 July 2025 as well as the 13-point agreed minutes adopted at the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on 7 August 2025, under the observation of Malaysia, the United States of America, and the People’s Republic of China.
- The interim observer team (IOT), consisting of military attachés from seven countries led by the Malaysian military attaché, in cooperation with the Ministry of National Defense, to monitor the affected area, including Battambang province, military region 5, Banteay Meanchey province, Poi Pet International Checkpoint, O’ Beichoan, Chouk Chey village, and Preah Vihear province, An Ses area, along with the areas to be observed by the interim observer team (IOT) in Preah Vihear province to oversee the situation in advance in some of the area before the arrival of the ASEAN observer team (AOT) and the upcoming mission at Banteay Meanchey province. The IOT mission has concluded successfully with notable achievement in overseeing the ongoing situation of the area affected by the 5-day armed conflict between the Cambodian and Thai militaries until the conclusion of the ceasefire agreement reached on July 28, 2025, and the extraordinary meeting of GBC on August 7, 2025.
- At the same time, Cambodia continues to call on the Thai side to implement the above agreements and return 18 of our military personnel to Cambodia so they can reunite with their families, who have been waiting day and night. It is also important to note that Thai soldiers illegally arrested Cambodian military personnel immediately after the ceasefire took effect on the morning of 29 July 2025; as of 4:00 PM on 15 August 2025, their detention has lasted 17 days, 8 hours, and 10 minutes.
The Ministry of National Defense and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the international community will be precise in demanding that Thailand uphold its obligation under international law, and we will never abandon or leave any one of our family members isolated.
The Royal Government, the Armed Forces, and the Cambodian people stand united in defending their territory, dignity, and sovereignty with unwavering determination and clarity. Full implementation of the ceasefire by both sides will create a favorable atmosphere for restoring peace, stability, and normalcy to the relationship between our two countries.
Thank you.
