Cambodia has warmly welcomed two Singaporean military officers joining the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to monitor the Cambodia–Thailand border, the Ministry of National Defence announced yesterday.
– According to a ministry spokesperson, the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG) received the Singaporean rotation personnel, Major Garrett Chew and Master Sergeant Soh Boon Hui, at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport at 3.10 pm on Friday.
– The Philippines-led AOT is tasked with observing, verifying, and reporting on border conditions following the entry into force of the ceasefire, while ensuring full adherence to agreed peace and security measures.
– Cambodia reiterated its unwavering support for the AOT, emphasising the critical need to bolster its mandate to advance transparency, accountability, and mutual trust between Cambodia and Thailand. The Kingdom added that it welcomes further participation from other friendly nations.
– The Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defence reaffirmed their strict commitment to honouring the Joint Declaration of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee dated December 27, 2025, and the Joint Statement on the Peace Agreement dated October 26, to ensure a lasting return to peace, stability, and normalcy.