(Kuala Lumpur): Under the observation of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), on Sunday night (Oct. 26), Cambodia and Thailand began the removal of heavy and destructive weapons and equipment from the disputed border area and returning them back to their respective normal military installations.

This military de-escalation followed the signing of the Joint Declaration on border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in Malaysia on the same day by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in the presence of the US President Donald J. Trump, and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim.

Today marks a historic moment of profound significant for Cambodia and Thailand — a day that reaffirms the shared conviction that peace is always possible when nations have the courage and wisdom to pursue it together.

Cambodia reaffirms its strong commitment to fully and faithfully implementing this Joint Declaration and to continuing close cooperation with Thailand and all partners to ensure that this peace endures and brings tangible benefits to both peoples. The Prime Minister also called for the continued support and contribution of the international community and partners to ensure the fruitful realization of the Joint Declaration.
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