Phnom penh: The Royal Government of Cambodia has expressed a strong commitment to swiftly resolving border demarcation issues with Thailand, in line with a bilateral joint statement from December, a government spokesperson announced on Friday.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Spokesman H.E. Pen Bona highlighted Cambodia's stance during a press conference at the Office of the Council of Ministers. He mentioned that Cambodia has submitted several proposals to Thai authorities to restart joint boundary surveys.

H.E. Bona emphasized Point 3 of the Joint Statement from December 27, 2025, which underscores that all future agreements will not affect the final demarcation of the international border. The Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) is tasked with expediting survey and demarcation work based on existing bilateral agreements to ensure lasting peace along the frontier. The safety of joint survey teams and prioritizing demarcation in civilian-inhabited areas are also highlighted.

Cambodia's JBC has consistently made diplomatic efforts to its Thai counterpart to implement these provisions effectively. A fifth formal proposal was submitted to the Thai JBC on February 24, 2026.

The recent proposal aims to deploy Joint Survey Teams (JSTs) for several key tasks. These include installing temporary markers between border pillars 42-47 in Banteay Meanchey province's O'Chrov district, and between pillars 52-59 in Battambang province's Kamrieng district. The teams would also reconstruct 15 border pillars using original French-era models at agreed locations.

Phnom Penh is also proposing to resume work on other border sections, including between pillars 33-37 (Boeng Trakuon), the Thmar Da international checkpoint area, and other zones in Pursat province. To support this, Cambodia has called for meetings of the Joint Operation Group (OG) and the Joint Technical Sub-Commission on Border (JTSC), along with a special JBC meeting, to be held this month.

Reaffirming Cambodia's position, H.E. Bona stated the JBC is committed to protecting the international boundary as established by the Franco-Siamese Indochina-Siam Border Commission. He stressed adherence to the principle of uti possidetis juris, respecting Franco-Siamese treaties, maps, and related agreements. "Cambodia does not recognize any border alterations resulting from the use of force," he said, adding that Cambodia is dedicated to working with the Thai JBC to achieve lasting peace along the border.

H.E. Bona affirmed that Cambodia strictly respects and implements the ceasefire and all points contained in the Joint Statement. "The successive proposals sent to the Thai side to proceed with the border demarcation are proof that Cambodia has a real will to resolve the border issue peacefully... to ensure lasting peace along the border as stated in the Joint Statement of December 27, 2025, and other mutually agreed upon instruments."