AKP Phnom Penh, October 21, 2026 --

H.E. Gen. ANTONIO G. NAFARRETE, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and his delegation visited the Boeung Trakuon border checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey province on Wednesday to observe the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

According to a press release issued by the Spokeswoman of Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG) facilitated the field visit at 10:55 a.m. in Kok Romiet commune, Thmar Puok district.

During the visit, Banteay Meanchey Provincial Governor H.E. Om Reatrey briefed the delegation on the situation near the checkpoint, highlighting Cambodia’s firm commitment to respecting and implementing the ceasefire and the Joint Statement in good faith and with the highest sense of responsibility.

The briefing also raised concerns over ongoing activities that Cambodia considers contrary to the spirit of existing bilateral agreements and international law, stressing that such activities must cease immediately to prevent further tensions and damage to mutual trust between the two countries.

The visit demonstrated the Philippines’ support, as ASEAN Chair for 2026 and an ASEAN member state, for Cambodia’s efforts to maintain the ceasefire and the work of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), the press release stated.

It also underscored support for a peaceful, just and lasting resolution of the Cambodia-Thailand border issue in accordance with international law and the treaties and agreements between the two countries.

The Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia reaffirmed their firm commitment to fully and faithfully implementing the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on Dec. 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on Oct. 26, 2025, and other relevant agreements.

Cambodia said these efforts aim to improve the situation as soon as possible and restore normalcy along the border.

By C. Nika