On October 22, 2026, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called on the public to give the government their full trust and room to address Cambodia–Thailand border issues prudently and calmly while protecting the country's territorial integrity.
He made the remarks that morning at the launch of the National Strategy for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development 2026–2030 at the Sokha Hotel in Phnom Penh.
Hun Manet stressed that territory and sovereignty concern the nation's fundamental interests. He said the government has always borne responsibility for protecting territorial integrity and has never abandoned that duty. He urged people to remain rational and avoid unverified information that could mislead them and create unnecessary suspicion.
Referring to disputes concerning border markers 52 to 59, Hun Manet criticised Um Sam An for making comments without conclusive evidence, saying such claims could mislead the public.
Hun Manet also accused the opposition of exploiting border issues for political gain and challenged Um Sam An to a public debate. With border issues continuing to attract attention, the government urged people to rely on official information and avoid spreading unverified claims.
