Cambodia seeks French technical support on Cambodia–Thailand boundary

Cambodia seeks French technical support on Cambodia–Thailand boundary

PHNOM PENH, Feb. 5, 2026 — Cambodia has formally requested France to provide historical and technical documents related to the international boundary between Cambodia and Thailand, as Phnom Penh seeks a peaceful resolution to ongoing border tensions.

In a letter sent on Wednesday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet wrote to French President Emmanuel Macron, welcoming France’s indication that it was prepared to share archival materials and technical expertise linked to the Cambodia–Thailand border, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Hun Manet expressed appreciation for France’s support for a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand and for its diplomatic efforts to encourage a peaceful settlement of disputes in line with international law. He also highlighted France’s long-standing role in Cambodia’s peace, development and post-conflict reconstruction.

The prime minister underlined the importance Cambodia attaches to France’s position as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and as a proponent of multilateralism and international law. He requested that France consider providing technical advisory support and facilitating access to historical and technical boundary documents dating back to the Protectorate era.

Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to resolving disputes through peaceful means and respect for international law, rejecting the threat or use of force, and said it stood ready to work with France and the wider international community toward a “just and lasting solution” to the border issue.

The government said its approach was aimed at ensuring long-term peace, security and good neighbourly relations between the Cambodian and Thai peoples.