Under the observation of the ASEAN Observer Team, Cambodia and Thailand formally began the first stage of a partial heavy-weapons withdrawal at 9 p.m. on 26 October, marking a significant step in their disarmament and peace process.
Cambodian Ministry of National Defence spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata said this was a concrete step to implement the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration and demonstrated both countries’ commitment to peace and regional stability.
The declaration was signed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 26 October 2025, witnessed by US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Socheata said: “Cambodia sincerely hopes this positive measure will help advance the two countries’ joint efforts to promote peace and stability and restore normal relations as soon as possible.”
She reiterated that Cambodia would remain steadfast in fully implementing the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration and continue close cooperation with Thailand for the lasting benefit of both countries and their peoples.
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