Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has issued a two-point directive to the Cambodian Joint Border Committee (JBC), reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to resolving border disputes peacefully, through technical mechanisms, and international law.
In a social media post this evening, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet instructed the Cambodian JBC to urgently convene a meeting with its Thai counterpart to address ongoing border issues. He also called for continued efforts in boundary demarcation and the planting of border markers between the two countries.
Additionally, the Prime Minister advised the Cambodian JBC to include in the meeting agenda a proposal to bring the disputes surrounding Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Tauch Temple, Ta Krabei Temple, and the Mom Bei area before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Citing recent tensions at the Mom Bei area, Ta Moan Thom, and Ta Moan Toch Temples, Samdech Thipadei noted that the actions of a small group of extremist elements have inflamed nationalist sentiments in both nations—posing a risk of renewed confrontation. He expressed hope that both sides will work collaboratively to find a peaceful resolution, including through continued technical work on boundary demarcation and marker placement in the disputed areas.
“I would like to reiterate that while Cambodia is committed to resolving border issues peacefully through technical mechanisms and international law, the Kingdom reserves the right to defend its territorial integrity by all necessary means—including the use of armed forces—should there be any attempt to violate our sovereignty through military aggression,” he stressed.
