AKP Phnom Penh, January 10, 2026 —

Cambodia is fully and strictly observing the ceasefire and related agreements reached late last year, Royal Government Spokesperson H.E. Pen Bona said on Saturday, reiterating the country’s commitment to peace and international law.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Office of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Pen Bona said Cambodia has acted “in good faith” to implement the ceasefire that took effect at noon on Dec. 27, 2025, in line with the Joint Statement adopted that day and previous bilateral agreements.

He said Cambodia maintains a firm position on protecting the Cambodia-Thailand international border as defined by the Indochina-Siam Boundary Commission, in accordance with international law, including the principle of uti possidetis juris, relevant Franco–Siam convention treaty, official maps, boundary markers and related documents agreed by both sides.

“Cambodia does not recognise any change to the border resulting from the use of force,” he said.

H.E. Pen Bona said the phased return of displaced civilians was among the key outcomes of the Dec. 27 joint statement, following the ceasefire and the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers on Dec. 31 after 155 days in detention.

As of Friday evening, more than 470,000 displaced people had returned to their homes, out of a total of more than 640,000 who were forced to flee, he said. Around 170,000 people remain in temporary shelters, with authorities continuing efforts to facilitate their safe and orderly return.

A total of 975 schools in four provinces – Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey and Pursat – have reopened, while 116 others remain closed. Many hospitals, health centres and other public service institutions have also resumed operations.

H.E. Pen Bona said the Royal Government’s diplomatic efforts, led by Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, were instrumental in securing the ceasefire and steering the situation back toward dialogue and legal mechanisms, with support from international partners.

He thanked donors and volunteers for supporting displaced families, calling national solidarity “a core strength of Cambodian society”.

Under the joint statement, both sides agreed to allow civilians affected by the conflict to return home as soon as possible, safely and with dignity. However, H.E. Pen Bona said some displaced people have yet to return due to the continued military presence and damage to civilian infrastructure in certain border areas.

By K. Rithy Reak