Cambodia says it facilitated an ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) visit to the O’Smach crossing area in Samraong city, Oddar Meanchey, to observe, verify and report on border conditions and implementation of the Joint Statement’s measures after the ceasefire took effect.
This was reported by Cambodian Defence Ministry spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata at 09:33 on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
According to the statement, the mission involved the transfer of observer-team leadership from Malaysia to the Philippines, which would continue leading the AOT in Cambodia as ASEAN Chair.
The Cambodian government and Defence Ministry reaffirmed their firm, sincere and responsible commitment to fully and consistently implement the Joint Statement of the Third Special Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting dated December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Cambodia–Thailand Peace Agreement dated October 26, 2025, and other relevant agreements, seeking swift improvement, normality and lasting peace and stability. Writer: Pai Sokhim.
