Unofficial Translation
Press Release
H. E. Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia, wishes to inform the public as well as members of national and international media as follows:
On the morning of Friday, May 8, 2026, Lieutenant General Phat Vibolsopheak, Deputy Director-General of the General Department of Politics and Foreign Affairs and Director of the International Relations Department, led the Cambodian Liason Group (CLG) of the Kingdom of Cambodia to attend a Turnover ceremony for the Head of Mission (HOM) of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) in Cambodia. During the ceremony, held at Team Site 2 (TS-2) in Serei Saophoan City, Banteay Meanchey Province, outgoing Acting Head Lieutenant Colonel Mohd Amin Bin Baharom officially transferred his mandate to the incoming Head of Mission, Rear Admiral Glenn Z. Dizon of the Philippines.
On that occasion, Rear Admiral Glenn Z. Dizon reiterated his commitment to the mission, pledging to perform his duties actively and impartially while continuing to observe, verify, and report on the actual situation along the Cambodian-Thai border.
Cambodia reiterates its full support for the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), emphasizing the essential need to strengthen the AOT's role and mandate. This ensures the ceasefire and agreed measures between Cambodia and Thailand are implemented fully and effectively. By welcoming friendly nations to assist in this task, Cambodia aims to promote transparency, accountability, and mutual trust. Furthermore, Cambodia continues to welcome assistance from friendly nations willing to support this vital mission.
The Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia reaffirm our firm, sincere, and unwavering commitment to fully and faithfully respect and implement the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, 2025, and all other relevant agreements. This commitment is made with the aim of ensuring rapid recovery and restoring normalcy, and long-lasting peace and stability.
The public, as well as national and international journalists, are hereby informed of the facts regarding this matter.
Friday, May 8, 2026
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