Thailand must show sincerity and goodwill if Thailand truly desires real peace, because peace cannot come only through words, but only through concrete actions.
H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence, made the statement at a press briefing this morning.
She added that this nation has chosen to use threats and force without the slightest regard for international law to continue its aggressive actions with impunity. If no action is taken to hold the Thai army accountable for its illegal actions, the situation will escalate: today the Thai army invades Cambodia; tomorrow, it may do the same to other countries that are weaker or smaller than itself. “This will seriously affect peace and security in the entire region,” she underlined.
The spokeswoman demanded that the Thai army immediately cease all its aggressive actions; stop spreading false information that distorts the truth; stop indiscriminate attacks, especially on civilians and civilian infrastructure; and stop attacks that destroy historical sites, which are not only the most valuable cultural assets for Cambodia but also for all of humanity.
She also called on the international community to strongly condemn Thailand’s violations of the Joint Declaration and its repeated war crime and unlawful activities, as well as demands that Thailand take full responsibility for such brazen violations.
H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata iterated that “Cambodia’s self-defence is solely targeted at the Thai military positions, not civilian areas,” emphasising that Cambodia consistently and strictly upholds all obligations under international law, especially international humanitarian law.
“Cambodia is firmly committed to respecting and implementing the terms of the Ceasefire Agreement, the Joint Declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, as well as all agreements previously reached by both parties with the highest sense of responsibility and goodwill. Rather than resorting to acts of aggression or the use of force, Cambodia firmly adheres to resolving disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law, the existing treaties, conventions and agreements, so as to seek solution that is just, fair, long-lasting, and in compliance with international law,” she said.
In this regard, Cambodia calls on Thailand to turn to honour the Ceasefire Agreement and the Joint Declaration between Cambodia-Thailand, signed on Oct. 26, 2025, under the auspicious witness of the U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister, H.E. Anwar Ibrahim, in his capacity as the ASEAN rotating Chair.
It is noteworthy that Cambodian forces have been fighting fiercely and resolutely to fulfilling their role to protect Cambodia’s territorial integrity.
