Kuala lumpur: A high-level delegation of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), led by H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this morning to attend the 2nd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC), scheduled for Oct. 23.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha expressed optimism about the forthcoming meeting in a post on his social media platform on Wednesday. He stated that Cambodia strongly anticipates both sides will engage in discussions in a friendly and constructive environment, adhering to previous agreements. A key focus will be the removal of heavy and destructive weapons and equipment, implemented under the observation and verification of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT).

Other topics of discussion will include humanitarian demining and cooperation to prevent and combat transnational crimes, such as online scams. It is anticipated that these discussions will yield positive resu
lts. H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha emphasized Cambodia’s belief that the meeting will contribute to promoting peace, cooperation, development, and a swift return to normalcy.

Following the conclusion of the 2nd Special GBC Meeting, Cambodia’s 4th and 5th Military Regions will continue discussions with their Thai counterparts to convene respective Regional Border Committee (RBC) meetings. These meetings aim to strengthen cooperation, ensure the effective implementation of the ceasefire, and advance peace and stability along the border.