Phnom Penh:Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has assured the safety of opposition politician Um Sam An and his team, inviting them to Cambodia for discussions with the State Secretariat of Border Affairs' technical team. The meetings aim to address documents and evidence related to the Cambodia-Thailand border, specifically between Boundary Markers 52 and 59.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the Prime Minister noted in a social media post that he had listened to Um Sam An's response to the invitation, which lasted about 80 minutes. However, he observed that the opposition politician did not clearly state whether he would accept the offer. Hun Manet emphasized that these discussions are intended to ensure transparency, accountability, accuracy, and responsibility to the Cambodian public regarding the unresolved border issues.

Prime Minister Hun Manet reiterated that Um Sam An and his team would be guaranteed safety during their stay in Cambodia and until their departure. He added that if there were concerns about trusting the Prime Minister or the Royal Government, the opposition politician could request safety monitoring by a foreign embassy in Cambodia or a civil society organization of their choice.

Choosing Cambodia as the venue for these discussions serves two purposes, According to Prime Minister. It allows Cambodian citizens, including journalists, political party representatives, civil society organizations, students, intellectuals, and the public, as well as Um Sam An's supporters, to attend and witness the discussions. Furthermore, the discussions might require on-site verification to establish facts on the ground, going beyond merely exchanging documents.

Hun Manet expressed hope that Um Sam An and his team would accept the invitation, highlighting that the process would showcase the government's dedication to transparency and accountability concerning the border issue. He also noted that holding the discussions in Cambodia would reflect the opposition politician's trust in and regard for Cambodian citizens.