ASEAN Observers inspect Cambodia-Thailand border situation at Kilo 13 checkpoint

The Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG) assisted the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH) in conducting observation, verification and inspection activities at the Kilo 13 international checkpoint (Phnom Dei) in Battambang province this morning, to assess the implementation of ceasefire-related measures along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

According to a press release from the Ministry of National Defence, the inspection took place at 9.16am Kilo 13 village, Santepheap commune, Sampov Loun district.

The mission was to assess compliance with and implementation of the measures stipulated in the Joint Statement, as well as to report on the situation along the border following the entry into force of the ceasefire.

The ministry noted that the checkpoint has remained closed since June 24, last year, following a unilateral decision by the Thai side to close it.

The government and the ministry reaffirmed Cambodia’s firm, sincere and unwavering commitment to fully and faithfully respect and implement the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC), dated December 27, 2025; the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, dated October 26, 2025; and all other relevant agreements.

These commitments are to ensure the rapid recovery of the situation and restore normalcy, the statement added.