Phnom penh: China, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and others have issued statements welcoming the positive outcomes of the Special General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting between Cambodia and Thailand held on September 10 in Koh Kong province.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Wang Wenbin emphasized on Facebook that China is committed to making continuous efforts to fully and effectively implement the ceasefire agreement and restore normal relations between Cambodia and Thailand. The British Embassies in Phnom Penh and Bangkok praised the progress made at the Special GBC Meeting, highlighting peaceful cooperation, humanitarian demining, and joint efforts to address cross-border challenges. They urged both sides to continue implementing the agreed plans and supported ASEAN's ongoing peace and development efforts in the region.
Australia's Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E. Derek Yip, expressed on his X account that Australia welcomes the GBC Meeting outcomes, including measures that would help restore trust, build confidence, and pave the way for a peaceful resolution to the border dispute. Japanese Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro expressed hope that both countries will continue to observe the ceasefire agreement and that tensions will ease peacefully through dialogue, underscoring the importance of a cooperative relationship for regional peace and stability. Japan intends to support the ceasefire agreement's implementation and de-escalation efforts in coordination with relevant countries.
The GBC Meeting concluded with significant progress on key issues, including the withdrawal of heavy weapons to regular military bases, establishing an ASEAN Observer Team, joint demining initiatives, enhanced communication at all levels, and a commitment to refrain from spreading false information. These efforts mark an important step forward in advancing the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.