(FN) : Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed Cambodia’s decision to participate in the Board of Peace, underscoring the Kingdom’s strong goodwill and firm commitment to promoting global peace and stability.
Samdech Thipadei spoke on Monday (Jan. 26) during a courtesy call by Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, at the Peace Palace.
During the meeting, Admiral Paparo thanked Samdech Thipadei for granting the courtesy call during his second official visit to Cambodia. He conveyed his satisfaction and high appreciation for the positive progress in Cambodia–US relations, particularly in the field of defence cooperation. At the same time, he thanked the Royal Government of Cambodia for allowing the United States Navy vessel to dock at Ream Naval Base, noting that this serves as clear evidence of the deepening military relations between the two countries.
For his part, Samdech Thipadei highly valued the strong defence cooperation between Cambodia and the US in recent years and emphasised that the docking of US Navy warship in Cambodia is a tangible result of the steadily growing bilateral relationship. Samdech Thipadei expressed firm confidence that relations between the two countries will continue to be strengthened and expanded further.
At the same time, Samdech Thipadei conveyed his deep appreciation to US President Donald Trump for his significant role in facilitating the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire and for serving as a witness to the signing of the “Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement” on 26 October 2025 in Malaysia. Samdech Thipadei also informed Admiral Samuel Paparo that Cambodia has received an invitation from President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace and confirmed Cambodia’s participation, demonstrating its strong goodwill and commitment to global peace.
Samdech Thipadei further briefed Admiral Samuel Paparo on the latest developments regarding the Cambodia–Thailand border situation and reaffirmed Cambodia’s clear and firm position in strictly adhering to the ceasefire agreement and the Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement. He emphasised Cambodia’s commitment to resolving disputes peacefully, based on international law, existing treaties, and agreements, with the aim of achieving a lasting and peaceful border.
Admiral Samuel Paparo informed Samdech Thipadei that President Donald Trump continues to closely follow the Cambodia–Thailand border situation and the implementation of the spirit of the Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement. Admiral Paparo underscored the constructive importance of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) and conveyed that the US remains supportive of the continuation of the AOT mechanism, as well as the acceleration of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) process for border demarcation and delimitation between the two countries.
