Cambodia’s foreign ministry has explained that the Kingdom wishes to see “impartial observers” investigate Thailand’s “misleading and fabricated accusations” that Cambodia has violated the US-supported July 28 ceasefire.
The five-day exchange of fire saw Thailand employ some of their most advanced weapons systems, including US-made F-16 and Sweden-supplied Gripen fighter jets, drones and heavy artillery. Soviet-era BM21 rocket launchers were reportedly the most serious weapons used by Cambodia.
While Cambodia declared that the border fell calm immediately after the ceasefire began, at midnight July 28, the next morning Thailand accused Cambodian forces of continuing to fire.
The accusations have been front page news across Thailand since the ceasefire, with officials from the military and the acting prime minister accusing Cambodia of violating the truce. This morning, the Thai army reported that Cambodian troops employed hand grenades and small arms last night.
In a statement today, July 30, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed its sincere gratitude to the governments of Malaysia and the US for their instrumental roles in co-organising the July28 meeting to address the situation between Cambodia and Thailand. It noted that it also valued the participation of China, whose involvement helped support the dialogue process.
“Cambodia’s resolve to maintain this ceasefire is absolute and enduring. At no time have the Cambodian armed forces engaged in any actions that could be construed as a violation of the agreed ceasefire, completely contrary to the fabricated allegations made in the official Statement of the Royal Thai Government, issued on 29 July 2025,” the statement said.
“Cambodia firmly rejects the misleading and fabricated accusations, which distort the facts on the ground and dangerously threaten the fragile trust and dialogue essential for lasting peace. Cambodia reiterates that it has no intention, now or in the future, of breaching the ceasefire,” it added.
The ministry said the primary goal of the ceasefire is to ensure that peace not only prevails but endures, for the benefit of both nations and the stability of the entire region.
On July 29, Malaysia, in its capacity as the ASEAN chair, dispatched a delegation led by the defence force chief to Thailand and Cambodia to discuss the development of a detailed mechanism for the implementation, verification and reporting of the ceasefire.
“It is Cambodia’s sincere hope that an impartial observer team tasked with monitoring, verifying and facilitating the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire will be expeditiously set up, in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Joint Press Release of the Special Meeting held in Putrajaya on 28 July 2025, to uphold transparency and accountability,” said the statement.
The ministry reaffirmed Cambodia’s steadfast commitment to the principles of international law, the peaceful resolution of disputes and the enduring spirit of multilateral cooperation.
It remains fully dedicated to engaging constructively with Thailand to achieve a just, lasting and peaceful resolution to the current situation, one that firmly respects the sovereignty, territorial integrity and mutual dignity of both nations, said the statement.
