(Phnom Penh): Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, stated that Cambodia continues to call on the Thai side to return the 18 Cambodian military personnel. As of 11 a.m. on 17 August 2025, their detention has lasted 19 days, 3 hours, and 10 minutes.

Maly Socheata spoke on Sunday (Aug. 17) during a press conference.

"Cambodia continues to call on the Thai side to implement the 13-point Agreed Minutes and return 18 of our military personnel to Cambodia so that they can reunite with their families who have been waiting days and nights," the spokesperson underscored.

As of 11 a.m. on 17 August 2025, their detention has lasted 19 days, 3 hours, and 10 minutes. The Ministry of National Defence, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and the international community demanded that Thailand uphold its application under international law.

The Royal Government, the Armed Forces, and the Cambodian people stand united in defending their territory, dignity, and sovereignty with unwavering determination and clarity.

Cambodian Armed Forces firmly respect and strictly implement the ceasefire reached on 28 July 2025, as well as the 13-point Agreed Minutes adopted at the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodian-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on 7 August 2025, under observation of Malaysia, the United States of America, and the People's Republic of China.
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