According to Cambodia’s national news agency AKP on October 14, Cambodian Ambassador to France Luy David said at the 134th session of the Permanent Council of La Francophonie in Paris on October 13 that restoring trust between Cambodia and Thailand requires concrete action to implement the agreements already reached by both sides.
Luy David stressed that Cambodia has consistently advocated resolving border disputes through peaceful diplomacy and international law to avoid further escalation. He called on both sides to take practical steps to ease tensions.
He said restoring trust requires progress in several areas: fully implementing the joint statement signed on December 27, 2025; respecting international boundaries; continuing demarcation through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC); and ensuring that civilians displaced by the conflict can return home safely and with dignity.
Luy David said Cambodia particularly values peace after its long experience of war and will continue to avoid military confrontation. On maritime disputes, Cambodia also advocates seeking solutions through peaceful mechanisms within the framework of international law.
He also outlined progress in Cambodia’s preparations for the 48th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie and the 20th Francophonie Summit. Both events are scheduled for November this year in Phnom Penh, and Cambodia is advancing the related preparations.
