One month after a ceasefire took effect along the Cambodian-Thai border, the Royal Government of Cambodia on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to a peaceful resolution while maintaining its firm stance on territorial integrity.
Royal Government Spokesperson H.E. Pen Bona marked the one-month milestone of the truce, which commenced at noon on Dec. 27, 2025, following a period of heightened military tensions. In a detailed briefing, he outlined the humanitarian and diplomatic progress made since the cessation of hostilities.
“The ceasefire is a sacred objective of the Royal Government and the leadership of Cambodia to prevent further loss of life, injuries, and destruction,” H.E. Pen Bona said. “Our people have endured enough and understand the bitter taste of war all too well.”
The spokesperson recalled a message from Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet delivered shortly after the truce began, clarifying that the decision to stop fighting was not a sign of weakness.
“Choosing a ceasefire does not mean Cambodia is surrendering or trading its territorial integrity for peace,” the Prime Minister stated in late December. “Rather, it demonstrates that Cambodia prioritises the lives and well-being of its people above all else, even under immense pressure.”
The Royal Government emphasised that Cambodia retains its full right to resolve border disputes with Thailand through international law, existing treaties, and bilateral mechanisms.
The ceasefire has facilitated significant humanitarian breakthroughs: Eighteen Cambodian soldiers were released and reunited with their families on Dec. 31, 2025; Of the more than 640,000 civilians displaced by the Thai troops incursions, over 80 percent have returned to their homes. Approximately 100,000 remains in state-supported safety centres; Task forces are currently evaluating the impact of Thai military shelling on civilian infrastructure to facilitate urgent restoration and aid.
To ensure transparency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG) have hosted international diplomats and the ASEAN Observation Team (AOT) to verify the extent of damage caused by shelling and aerial bombardments in civilian areas.
The Royal Government, through the State Secretariat of Border Affairs, is now urging Thailand to accelerate the work of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC).
Cambodia insists that all delimitation work must adhere strictly to the Uti Possidetis Juris principle, honouring the maps and treaties established by the Franco-Siamese commissions.
“Cambodia will not recognise any border changes resulting from the use of force,” H.E. Pen Bona added, reiterating that the Kingdom remains committed to the 1904 and 1907 treaties and subsequent legal documents agreed upon by both nations.
