Joint Press Release on the Special Meeting Hosted by Malaysia to Address the Current Situation Between Cambodia and Thailand

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Country/entity: Cambodia
Thailand
Region: Asia and Pacific
Agreement name: Joint Press Release on the Special Meeting Hosted by Malaysia to Address the Current Situation Between Cambodia and Thailand
Date: 28 Jul 2025
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Interstate/interstate conflict Cambodia - Thailand border dispute (1954 - )
Stage: Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature: Territory
Peace process: Cambodia - Thailand border dispute process
Parties: Cambodia: Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet
Thailand: Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai
Third parties: Malaysia: Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Description: This joint press release establishes an immediate ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand effective July 28, 2025, and creates a framework for de-escalation including regional military commander meetings and a General Border Committee meeting. Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, commits to coordinating observer teams and consulting with other ASEAN members to support peace implementation. The agreement also resumes direct high-level communications between the countries and instructs foreign and defense ministers to develop detailed ceasefire implementation mechanisms. The meeting was "co-organised by the United States of America with the active participation of the People's Republic of China," and US President Donald J. Trump is noted as having been in contact with both leaders. However, neither the US nor China are listed as issuing parties of the joint press release.

Agreement document: KH_TH_250728_Joint Press Release on the Special Meeting Hosted by Malaysia to Address the Current Situation Between Cambodia and Thailand (opens in new tab) | Download PDF
Source of document: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/asean/40053225?

Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
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Migrant workers: No specific mention.
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Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: No specific mention.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

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State definition

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Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
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Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: No specific mention.
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Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
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Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

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Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
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Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
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Detention procedures: No specific mention.
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Protection measures: No specific mention.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

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Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding, as follows:
i. an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, with effect from 24:00 hours (local time) on 28 July 2025.
This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security;
...
The Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been instructed to develop a detailed mechanism for the implementation, verification, and reporting of the ceasefire.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding, as follows:
...
ii. to convene informal meeting of regional commanders (Regional Military 1 and 2 on the Thai side and Regional Military 4 and 5 of the Cambodian side) at 07:00 hours on 29 July 2025, and followed by meeting with the Defence Attaches led by the Chair of ASEAN, if both sides agreed;
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iii. to convene a meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on 4 August 2025, to be hosted by Cambodia.
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding, as follows:
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As the current Chair of ASEAN, Malaysia stands ready to coordinate an observer team to verify and ensure its implementation.
Malaysia will also consult with fellow ASEAN Member States to participate in the observation effort, reflecting a regional commitment to supporting peace on the ground.
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The Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been instructed to develop a detailed mechanism for the implementation, verification, and reporting of the ceasefire.
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The Meeting reaffirms the shared resolve of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand to uphold the principles of international law, peaceful co-existence, and multilateral cooperation in the pursuit of a just and lasting resolution to the situation.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding, as follows:
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As the current Chair of ASEAN, Malaysia stands ready to coordinate an observer team to verify and ensure its implementation.
Malaysia will also consult with fellow ASEAN Member States to participate in the observation effort, reflecting a regional commitment to supporting peace on the ground.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.

JOINT PRESS RELEASE ON THE SPECIAL MEETING HOSTED BY MALAYSIA TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT SITUATION BETWEEN CAMBODIA AND THAILAND

The Governments of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand issue this Joint Press Release following the Special Meeting chaired, hosted, and witnessed by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia and participated by Cambodia's Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet and Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, and co-organised by the United States of America with the active participation of the People's Republic of China, to promote a peaceful resolution to the ongoing situation.

PM Hun Manet and Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai have expressed their positions and willingness for immediate ceasefire and return to normalcy.

The United States' President Donald J. Trump has been in contact with the leaders of both countries urging the leaders to find peaceful solution to the situation.

The Chinese side has kept close contact with Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and relevant countries, to actively promote dialogue, ceasefire, and restoring peace.

The presence and collaboration of all parties underscore a shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and regional stability.

Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding, as follows:

i. an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, with effect from 24:00 hours (local time) on 28 July 2025.

This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security;

ii. to convene informal meeting of regional commanders (Regional Military 1 and 2 on the Thai side and Regional Military 4 and 5 of the Cambodian side) at 07:00 hours on 29 July 2025, and followed by meeting with the Defence Attaches led by the Chair of ASEAN, if both sides agreed;

and

iii. to convene a meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on 4 August 2025, to be hosted by Cambodia.

As the current Chair of ASEAN, Malaysia stands ready to coordinate an observer team to verify and ensure its implementation.

Malaysia will also consult with fellow ASEAN Member States to participate in the observation effort, reflecting a regional commitment to supporting peace on the ground.

Both sides also agreed to resume direct communications between both Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and Defence Ministers.

The Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been instructed to develop a detailed mechanism for the implementation, verification, and reporting of the ceasefire.

This mechanism will serve as a foundation for sustained peace and accountability.

The Meeting reaffirms the shared resolve of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand to uphold the principles of international law, peaceful co-existence, and multilateral cooperation in the pursuit of a just and lasting resolution to the situation.

KUALA LUMPUR 28 JULY 2025