Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson announced the results of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, noting that the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia agreement tomorrow will reinforce the original agreement. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the results of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, revealing that the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia agreement tomorrow will reinforce the original agreement, hoping that the United States’ participation will make Cambodia sincere.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nikorndej Plangkura, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced the results of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the 47th ASEAN Summit at the International Convention Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first meeting was an extended informal consultation on Myanmar. Yesterday, 24 October 2015, Mr. Sihasak held an informal Extended Informal Consultation on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus under the leadership of the Malaysian Foreign Minister, in his capacity as ASEAN Chair, without the participation of Myanmar representatives.
The meeting discussed the broader approach to the situation in Myanmar, with all countries pushing for the implementation of the five-point consensus and supporting inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders, including exchanging views on ASEAN’s shared stance on the upcoming elections in Myanmar later this year. Meanwhile, many countries have acknowledged Thailand’s constructive role, particularly in prioritizing key issues such as humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, to help build trust and lay the groundwork for inclusive engagement.
The meeting also discussed ways to improve the working mechanism of the Special Representative on Myanmar, such as extending the Special Representative’s mandate to more than one year to increase efficiency. As for the ASEAN-AMM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the meeting, where discussions were held on strengthening the ASEAN Community under the stated vision and maintaining ASEAN’s centrality as the primary mechanism for peaceful and sustainable resolution of issues.
In addition, views were exchanged on the situation in Myanmar, the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus, the peace process, and the upcoming elections in Myanmar later this year. ASEAN upheld the Five-Point Consensus, supported coordination through ASEAN mechanisms, and strengthened cooperation with the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Management (AHA Center). Regarding the expansion of the role of the ASEAN Special Envoy, several countries supported it in principle but continued discussions. Ministers of the countries supporting the role of the Special Envoy, particularly those from the Troika, discussed the qualifications of the person holding this position.
On relations with external partners, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting reiterated the importance of ASEAN centrality in cooperating with external partners through various mechanisms initiated by ASEAN. ASEAN Foreign Ministers discussed the application to become a High Party to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and ASEAN also welcomed Timor-Leste as a new member of ASEAN.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that ASEAN strengthens unity and centrality by adhering to the rules-based order, in line with the TAC Amity Treaty, which maintains the values of the TAC as the core and heart of ASEAN centrality. To address the situation in Myanmar, the Thai Foreign Minister has emphasized four main points: the importance of humanitarian assistance, promoting comprehensive discussions among various groups to ensure the elections are as free and transparent as possible, and ensuring continued discussions even after the elections, promoting constructive interactions both within ASEAN and with external dialogue partners, and strengthening the efficiency and continuity of the Special Representative on Myanmar.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson also mentioned that the signing of the declaration, which will lead to peace between Thailand and Cambodia, will still take place tomorrow, October 26, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was scheduled to personally attend the signing, but due to his prior commitments to attend the Royal Coronation Ceremony, he has requested a postponement of the signing until noon.
“The signing ceremony between Thailand and Cambodia will definitely take place tomorrow. However, as previously stated, we are reviewing the Prime Minister’s schedule to ensure his arrival in time. The original afternoon time slot has been moved up from the original afternoon time slot because the Prime Minister is scheduled to return for a royal ceremony. Therefore, we have requested discussions with the United States, Malaysia, and Cambodia to ensure the Prime Minister signs the agreement and returns immediately. Cambodia is willing to attend at noon, but is awaiting confirmation from the United States and Malaysia. Once this is confirmed, we will immediately inform the media.”
Mr. Nikorndet emphasized that this discussion is not a significant turning point. Prior to this meeting, Thailand and Cambodia had held a JBC-GBC meeting where they discussed Thailand’s four-point proposal to Cambodia, including the withdrawal of heavy weapons, demining, the crackdown on call centers, and border regulation. All four of these proposals have already been initiated.
“Tomorrow’s signing is therefore nothing new. It merely reiterates the existing agreement, as violations of the agreement occurred prior to the meeting. Thailand hopes that the presence of the United States as an observer will instill sincerity, sincerity, and the spirit of being a good neighbor. This is not yet a peace agreement,” Mr. Nikorndet emphasized.
The international media has been very interested in asking about the issues between Thailand and Cambodia, particularly whether the results of this peace-building cooperation agreement will lead to a revival of Thai-Cambodian relations. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes this is a good starting point, but it needs to be implemented first.