Phnom Penh, August 9, 2025 — The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has firmly denied claims by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accusing Cambodia of laying new landmines along the border.

In a statement released today, CMAA reiterated that Cambodia has neither planted new mines nor intends to do so. Cambodia is a State Party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, ratified in 1999, and has an internationally recognized record of clearing over one million landmines and nearly three million explosive remnants of war, helping to protect civilians and restore safe land.

CMAA also noted that no official or transparent investigation has been conducted into the recent incident that injured three Thai soldiers. The authority called on all parties to avoid unverified accusations that could harm the fragile ceasefire and trust between the two countries.

The Cambodian side urged Thailand to respect agreements made during the recent extraordinary meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee, especially the clause that prohibits moving troops or patrolling beyond agreed positions.

CMAA expressed its commitment to working with Thailand, ASEAN, and international partners to maintain peace and security along the border.