AKP Phnom Penh, October 18, 2026 --

Two Vietnamese military officers arrived in Cambodia on Oct. 17 to join the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), which is tasked with monitoring the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border following the ceasefire.

According to a statement from the Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence, Lieutenant Colonel Do Xuan Thang and Major Vu Manh Thang were warmly welcomed at Techo International Airport at 5:25 p.m. by senior officers from the ministry’s Department of International Relations and the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG).

Led by the Philippines, the AOT is tasked with observing, verifying and reporting on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border following the entry into force of the ceasefire, as well as ensuring the effective implementation of all measures stipulated in the Joint Statement.

Cambodia continues to provide full support to the AOT and underscores the importance of strengthening its role and mandate to verify and ensure the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire and other measures agreed upon by Cambodia and Thailand. These efforts aim to promote transparency, accountability and mutual trust. Cambodia also welcomes further assistance from friendly nations.

The Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defence reaffirmed Cambodia’s firm and unwavering commitment to fully and faithfully implement the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on Dec. 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on Oct. 26, 2025, and all other relevant agreements.

The commitment aims to facilitate a rapid recovery, restore normalcy, and ensure lasting peace and stability.

By C. Nika