AKP Phnom Penh, April 11, 2026 -- Cambodia does not ask the international community to take its side in the border dispute with Thailand, but rather to support truth and justice, Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has stated.

“This has been Cambodia’s position from the very beginning,” the Premier emphasised at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resources Management Project – Section II, held in Takeo province this morning.

Samdech Thipadei added that during his recent visit to France, he did not seek to persuade French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron or other world leaders to side with Cambodia against Thailand. Instead, he called for respect for international law, the UN Charter, and the ASEAN Charter, as well as the use of peaceful means and existing agreements to resolve the border dispute.

The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of bilateral mechanisms, describing them as the most appropriate option at present, as they help avoid confrontation and can deliver quicker outcomes compared to international mechanisms, which may take years.

He noted that both Cambodian and Thai governments share common ground, including a commitment to resolving border issues peacefully based on legal principles and existing bilateral frameworks, as well as continued adherence to the Joint Statement of Dec. 27, 2025.

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei cited Points 2 and 3 of the 16-point Joint Statement:

“Point 2. Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement. There shall be no troop movements, including patrol towards the other side's position.

Point 3. Both sides agree that all arrangements under this Joint Statement are without prejudice to the border demarcation and international boundary between the two countries. Both sides agree to refer to the Joint Boundary Commission to resume, at the earliest, the survey and demarcation works, in accordance with existing agreements between the two countries to achieve lasting peace along the border. Both sides agree to utilize Joint Boundary Commission's existing mechanisms to ensure safety and security of the joint survey team on the ground, including its safety from landmines. Both sides agree that the Joint Boundary Commission will accord the first and foremost priority for the immediate survey and demarcation works in the affected border areas where the civilians resided.”

By C. Nika