Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Border Resolution as AOT Visits Pillar No. 72

PHNOM PENH, September 1, 2026 – The ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH) has conducted a field visit at Boundary Pillar No. 72 in Koh Kong province, a location agreed upon by both Cambodia and Thailand, according to the Ministry of National Defence.

The September 1 visit, coordinated by the Cambodian Liaison Group, aimed to give the AOT a firsthand understanding of the situation at the agreed boundary markers. The Ministry of National Defence emphasized Cambodia's unwavering commitment to resolving border issues through peaceful dialogue, bilateral mechanisms, and in full respect of international law, the Franco-Siamese treaties, and existing bilateral agreements.

Cambodia reiterated its firm position in safeguarding the international boundary inherited from the Commissions of Delimitation of the Boundary between Indo-China and Siam, and reaffirmed its dedication to achieving lasting peace through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) and other relevant mechanisms.

— Source: Ministry of National Defence

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Reported by The Khmer Today