According to Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn held a telephone conversation on May 12, 2026 with Allison Hooker, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, to discuss ways to peacefully resolve the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute.
The ministry said Prak Sokhonn thanked the United States for supporting the peace process and reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to full implementation of the July 28, 2025 Ceasefire Agreement, the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration signed on October 26, 2025, and the Joint Statement of the Third Special General Border Committee Meeting held on December 27, 2025. He stressed resolving disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law. On bilateral relations, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to stronger cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including defence, security and efforts to combat transnational crime.
By: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
