(Phnom Penh): Chum Sounry, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that Cambodia categorically rejects the unfounded allegations made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 10 August 2025, accusing Cambodia of planting new anti-personnel mines. Cambodia urged Thailand to fully comply with the 13-point agreement.

The spokesperson spoke on Monday (Aug. 11) during a press conference.

“Cambodia categorically rejects the unfounded allegations made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, accusing Cambodia of planting new anti-personnel mines,” the spokesperson underscored.

Since becoming a State Party in 2000, Cambodia has scrupulously adhered to the Ottawa Convention. Cambodia has destroyed over one million anti-personnel mines and nearly three million other explosive remnants of war from its territory, contributing significantly to humanitarian demining efforts at home and abroad, including UN peacekeeping missions.

Cambodia reiterates its readiness to work constructively with Thailand and all stakeholders to uphold the Ottawa Convention, protect civilian lives, and ensure a peaceful, secure, and prosperous border for both nations.

Cambodia has been strongly encouraged by the broad applause expressed by the regional and international community, including ASEAN partners and key global stakeholders for the 13-point agreement reached during the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on 7 August 2025 in Kuala Lumpur.

Cambodia also welcomes the calls from various countries for the faithful and timely implementation of these agreed measures.
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