(Oddar Meanchey): Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia, announced that at 9:05 a.m. on Thursday (Jun. 18), the Coordination Group (CLG) of the Kingdom of Cambodia coordinated with the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), led by the Head of Mission (HOM AOT) of the Philippines, to observe, verify, and report on the border situation at the Choam International Border Checkpoint and other affected areas in Trapaing Prey commune, Anlong Veng district, Oddar Meanchey province.

These areas had been attacked, enclosed with barbed wire, and illegally occupied by the Thai military.

The mission also aimed to review compliance with and implementation of all measures outlined in the Joint Statement following the entry into force of the ceasefire.

Cambodia categorically rejects any change to the border line resulting from the use of force.

This underscores the absolute necessity for the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to commence demarcation work as soon as possible, in accordance with the existing agreement as stated in point three of the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on 27 December 2025, which aims to ensure that our citizens can safely, peacefully, and with dignity return to their homes without any obstruction.

Cambodia has consistently extended its full support to the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) and stressed the indispensable importance of strengthening the AOT's role and mandate to verify and ensure the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire and all measures agreed upon between Cambodia and Thailand.

This is aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and mutual trust, while always welcoming friendly countries willing to further assist in this mission.
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