PHNOM PENH (EAC News) — Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence has issued a statement expressing condolences following a recent landmine explosion that injured Thai soldiers along the border.

The ministry reaffirmed that Cambodia has not used or placed any new landmines and remains fully committed to the Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits anti-personnel mines. Cambodia, a signatory to the treaty, also reminded Thailand and the international community that areas along the border still contain remnants of landmines from Cambodia’s past civil war.

Cambodia also reiterated its firm commitment to the ceasefire agreement reached on July 28, 2025, and the 13-point minutes of the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) held on Aug. 7, 2025. The country called on Thailand to honor the terms of the ceasefire, including the agreement that “both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement as it is at the time ceasefire was reached at 24:00 hours (local time) on July 28.”

Furthermore, Cambodia emphasized its dedication to the spirit of recent agreements, particularly those made during the extraordinary meetings of the Regional Border Committee (RBC). The statement noted that the meetings, including one involving Cambodia’s 4th Military Region and Thailand’s 2nd Army Area on Aug. 27, 2025, concluded with an understanding to increase confidence, de-escalate tensions, and maintain peace along the border using all necessary mechanisms. Both parties agreed to work together to resolve differences peacefully, upholding principles of good neighborliness, friendship, and solidarity.

Cambodia urged Thailand to adhere to this spirit and reaffirmed its stance that border issues should be resolved in good faith, peacefully, and in accordance with international law, the UN Charter, and the ASEAN Charter.

The Ministry concluded by expressing hope for continued cooperation and peaceful resolution of any disputes along the border.