AKP Phnom Penh, May 26, 2026 --
Cambodia’s National Assembly has welcomed a recommendation adopted by the European Parliament encouraging Cambodia and Thailand to resolve their border dispute peacefully through diplomatic dialogue and existing international mechanisms.
In a press release dated May 25, the National Assembly said the European Parliament adopted Recommendation No. P10-TA (2026)0182 on May 20, 2026, addressed to the European Council, the European Commission, and the Vice-President of the European Commission/High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy ahead of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
According to the statement, the recommendation reflects the European Union’s position on the Cambodia-Thailand conflict by encouraging both countries to “resolve any disputes peacefully and through diplomatic dialogue, making full use of established bilateral, regional and international mechanisms in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and relevant treaties and agreements.”
The Cambodian National Assembly expressed renewed gratitude to the European Union and its member states for continuing to monitor the impacts of the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, particularly damage caused to Cambodia’s national heritage sites and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The Assembly also thanked the EU for its continued support to Cambodia’s socio-economic recovery and reconstruction efforts, especially humanitarian assistance provided to displaced civilians unable to return to their homes.
The National Assembly reaffirmed its support for the Royal Government of Cambodia, led by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, in pursuing a peaceful resolution to the dispute in accordance with international law, the principles of peaceful coexistence, and ASEAN cooperation.
It also expressed hope that existing bilateral mechanisms and relevant bodies, including the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), would resume operations based on genuine goodwill.

By C. Nika