The Ministry of National Defence spokesperson informed the public and national and international media that, at 9 a.m. on July 27, 2026, Lieutenant General Pov Heng, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army and Commander of Military Region 4, received the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH) for a courtesy call and working discussion in Siem Reap province. The delegation was led by Commodore GLENN Z DIZON, Head of Mission of the AOT and a Philippine military officer stationed in Cambodia, with coordination by the Cambodia Liaison Group (CLG).
Lieutenant General Pov Heng warmly welcomed the ASEAN Observer Team under the Philippines’ leadership and thanked its members for their commitment and efforts to promote peace, stability and confidence-building in the region through the ASEAN framework. He also briefed the delegation on recent developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
In response, Commodore GLENN Z DIZON thanked Military Region 4 for its cooperation and facilitation of the team’s missions to observe, verify and report on actual conditions along the Cambodia–Thailand border after the ceasefire took effect. He reaffirmed his commitment to carrying out the mission professionally, independently and transparently.
Cambodia continues to give full support to the ASEAN Observer Team’s role in ensuring implementation of the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, promoting transparency and mutual trust and protecting civilian safety. Cambodia also continues to welcome friendly countries to send observers or support efforts to maintain regional peace.
The Cambodian government and Ministry of National Defence remain firmly committed to fully respecting and implementing the joint statements and relevant agreements between Cambodia and Thailand, helping border conditions return to normal and bringing lasting peace and stability in line with regional cooperation principles.
The public and national and international media are hereby informed of the above.
By: Pai Sokhim
