(Kuala Lumpur): Cambodia and Thailand agreed to refrain from disseminating false information or fake news in order to de-escalate tensions, mitigate negative public sentiment, and foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue, according to the agreed minutes of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Cambodia and Thailand held on Thursday (Aug. 7) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In the minutes, both sides agree to assign the respective Regional Border Committee (RBC) to carry out the implementation of the ceasefire coordinated and observed by ASEAN observer team led by Malaysia. The RBCs will meet regularly and submit their reports to the GBC through their respective national chains of command.

Pending the ASEAN observer team led by Malaysia as agreed upon by both sides in Putrajaya on 28 July 2025, the Interim Observer Team (IOT) comprising Defence Attachés of ASEAN Member States accredited to Thailand or Cambodia and led by the Defence Attachés of Malaysia will be established separately and independently in each country, Cambodia and Thailand, to observe, on each side, the implementations of the ceasefire on a regular basis.

The composition of each country’s IOT is independently invited by the host country in consultation with Malaysia. The IOT will operate without crossing the border and will work in close coordination and consultation with the RBCs and GBC of each country.
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