(Pursat): Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Defence, reported that on the morning of 16 January 2026, the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG) coordinated with the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to observe, verify, and report on the situation at three locations in Pursat province.

According to the spokesperson, all these sites are civilian areas and infrastructures that were severely damaged by Thai military attacks, as detailed below:

- At 09:12 a.m., the AOT observe, verify, and report on the situation in the area of the O' Phlouk Damrei, Thma Da commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province.

- At 10:20 a.m., the AOT inspected the area of the Hun Sen Thma Da Health Centre, Thma Da commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province.

- At 10:40 a.m., the AOT visited the area of the Chey Chomneas Point of Entry, Thma Da commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province.

Since the ceasefire came into effect, Cambodia has consistently respected and strictly implemented its terms, adhering to the Joint Statement on the Cambodia–Thailand Peace Agreement (26 October 2025), the Joint Communiqué of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) (27 December 2025), and other relevant agreements.

Concurrently, Cambodia has provided continuous and full support to the AOT. The kingdom underscores the indispensable importance of strengthening the team's role and mandate to verify and ensure the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire, with the aim of enhancing transparency, accountability, and mutual trust.

Cambodia reaffirms its firm, sincere, and honest commitment to strictly comply with the GBC Joint Communiqué of 27 December 2025, the Peace Agreement Joint Statement of 26 October 2025, and all related agreements. This commitment is driven by the desire to swiftly restore normalcy and ensure peace, stability, and security for citizens living along the border areas of both countries.
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