(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Delegate Minister Jean François Tan hailed the newly reached ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand as an achievement that exceeded all expectations.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday (28 July), Tan highlighted the successful outcomes of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s participation in the special Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire talks held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“This is an excellent result. It is beyond what we anticipated and beyond regional expectations. It is thanks to the political will of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who co-chaired the meeting with the active participation of China,” delegate minister underscored.

According to their joint press release on the special meeting, both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding, as follows:

1. an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, with effect from 24:00 hours (local time) on 28 July 2025. This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security;

2. to convene informal meeting of regional commanders (Regional Military 1 and 2 on the Thai side and Regional Military 4 and 5 of the Cambodian side) at 07:00 hours on 29 July 2025, and followed by meeting with the Defence Attaches led by the Chair of ASEAN, if both sides agreed;

3. and to convene a meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on 4 August 2025, to be hosted by Cambodia.
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