Cambodia, Thailand retreated dedication to peace during GBC meeting

2025-09-10 08:45:45

(MENAFN) Cambodia and Thailand reiterated their dedication to maintaining peace and stability along their shared border during the first Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) held in Koh Kong province on Wednesday.

The session was co-chaired by Cambodian Defense Minister Gen. Tea Seiha and his Thai counterpart Gen. Nattaphon Nakphanit, with both sides agreeing to de-escalate rising tensions. Cambodia’s Defense Ministry emphasized that the outcome reflects a strong commitment to fully implement prior agreements.

“Both sides agreed on the urgent need to de-escalate tensions through removal of heavy and destructive weapons back to their respective normal military installations,” the statement said.

The ministry also highlighted that both nations are determined to “resolve issues peacefully and prevent clashes,” and stressed that improving communication at all levels is essential to build trust and strengthen neighborly relations.

This meeting followed the extraordinary GBC session in Malaysia on Aug. 7, 2025, where a 13-point agreement was signed to lower tensions and enforce the ceasefire. The talks came after July clashes that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

On July 28, in a trilateral discussion with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Cambodia and Thailand agreed to an unconditional ceasefire after weeks of hostilities. The August 7 agreement also allowed ASEAN observers to monitor compliance along the contested border.

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