Cambodia: Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has taken significant diplomatic action by sending a letter to H.E. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for July 2025. The letter addresses what Cambodia describes as aggressive military operations by Thailand at their shared border.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the Prime Minister's letter, dated July 24, 2025, outlines the unprovoked military actions initiated by Thai armed forces against Cambodian positions. These attacks occurred in border areas including Tamone Thom Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, and Mom Bei, located in the provinces of Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey. Cambodia has condemned these actions, labeling them a breach of international law and the principles enshrined in both the United Nations Charter and the ASEAN Charter. The letter urges Thailand to cease hostilities, withdraw its forces, and avoid further actions that could exacerbate the situation.
The Prime Minister's letter recalls the long-standing border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, which persist despite historical agreements such as the Franco-Siamese Convention of 1904, the Treaty of 1907, and the MOU-2000. Cambodia accuses Thailand of using a unilaterally drawn map that contradicts the MOU-2000 and of making baseless allegations regarding landmine incidents along the border.
Cambodia has expressed its commitment to resolving these disputes through peaceful and legal means, as evidenced by its decision to refer the issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for resolution. Despite these efforts, the recent military aggressions have continued, prompting Cambodia to call for an urgent Security Council meeting to address what it views as a threat to regional peace and stability.