AKP Phnom Penh, November 08, 2025 --

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. PRAK Sokhonn, convened a diplomatic briefing for the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia on Nov. 8 at the Ministry. 

According to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Deputy Prime Minister provided an update on the implementation of the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration on Peace, Cooperation and Prosperity, signed on Oct. 26, 2025. He stressed that the document serves as a basis for rebuilding trust, peace and cooperation between Cambodia and Thailand, reaffirming the shared commitment for peaceful resolution of disputes, refraining from the use of force, respect for international law, mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

H.E. PRAK Sokhonn outlined some priority areas agreed under the Declaration including the release of Cambodian soldiers, withdrawal of heavy weapons, humanitarian demining, peaceful settlement of boundary issues, cooperation on combating transnational crimes, the process for normalisation of diplomatic relations - as essential steps toward rebuilding trust and restoring normal relations between Cambodia and Thailand.

He emphasised Cambodia's faithful implementation of its commitments and readiness to work in close coordination with Thailand for the common interest of the two countries and peoples.

He further underlined Cambodia's appreciation to Malaysia as Chair, the United States, China, and all friends and partners for their constructive support in realising the ceasefire and the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration.

The Deputy Prime Minister concluded by reaffirming Cambodia's commitment to transforming the Cambodia-Thailand border into a zone of peace, friendship, and cooperation, in full respect of international law and the ASEAN principles and spirit.

During the briefing, Senior Officials from concerned ministries and institutions provided the Diplomatic Corps with more specific details on the rules, procedures and Action Plan agreed by the two sides with regards to heavy weaponry withdrawal and humanitarian demining.

By C. Nika