According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, this commitment was reiterated during a courtesy call and working discussion between Lieutenant General Ek Sam Oun, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army and Commander of Military Region 5, and the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH), led by Commodore Glenn Z. Dizon, Head of Mission of the AOT, in Battambang province on Wednesday morning.

The meeting, facilitated by the Cambodian Liaison Group, took place at the headquarters of Military Region 5 at 845 a.m. Lieutenant General Ek Sam Oun welcomed the delegation led by the Philippines and expressed appreciation for the AOT's continued efforts to promote regional peace and stability under the ASEAN framework. He briefed the delegation on recent developments concerning the Cambodia-Thailand border within Military Region 5's area of responsibility.

Commodore Glenn Z. Dizon thanked Military Region 5 for facilitating the AOT's missions and providing favorable conditions for observation, verification, and reporting on the border situation following the ceasefire. He reaffirmed the AOT's commitment to its mission of observing, verifying, and reporting on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

Cambodia reiterated its support to strengthen the AOT's role in ensuring the ceasefire's implementation, promoting transparency, building mutual trust, and protecting civilian lives. The country also welcomed friendly nations to dispatch observers or participate in peace-building efforts.

The Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defence reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee on December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, 2025, and other relevant agreements. These efforts aim to facilitate recovery, restore normalcy, and contribute to lasting peace and stability.