(Phnom Penh): Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to peace but stressed that Cambodia reserves the right to defend its territory and citizens at any cost. She further underscored that Cambodia will not yield to any aggression when it comes to self-defence.

She spoke at a press conference on Saturday (Jul. 26), marking the third day of Thailand’s aggression against Cambodian sovereignty.

According to the spokesperson, Cambodian forces have exercised the highest level of restraint and professionalism, responding only by targeting Thai military positions. She emphasised that such action constitutes Cambodia’s legitimate right to self-defence as enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

“The Kingdom of Cambodia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to peace. Nevertheless, we must reiterate that Cambodia retains its sovereign right to defend its territorial integrity and its citizens regardless of the cost. Cambodia will not bow to coercion or intimidation in any form,” Maly Socheata underscored.

It should be noted that the armed clash between Cambodian and Thai forces erupted on the morning of 24 July 2025 at the Ta Moan Thom Temple in Oddar Meanchey Province and later spread to other locations along the Cambodia-Thailand border. The confrontation began after Thai forces initiated the attack at the Ta Moan complex.
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