U.S. welcomes release of 18 Cambodian soldiers by Thailand
The U.S. State Department welcomed Thailand’s release of 18 Cambodian soldiers and praised Cambodia and Thailand for adhering to the Dec 27 ceasefire
On December 31, 2025 (local time), Thomas Pigott, deputy spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, issued a statement on the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire:
“The United States welcomes the resolute efforts of the Cambodian and Thai governments to uphold the December 27 ceasefire agreement. This demonstrates both countries’ commitments to lasting peace by implementing the provisions of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. We welcome Thailand’s release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers as a positive step towards rebuilding neighborly relations and trust. The United States stands ready to support the Cambodian and Thai governments as they resume the critical implementation measures agreed to in the October 26 Joint Declaration.”
