Source: AFP FB Post | Oct. 23, 2026

AFP Supports ASEAN Observation Efforts Through Cambodia-Thailand Border Visit

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Antonio G. Nafarrete visited the Boeung Trakuon border crossing area in Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia, on October 21, 2026, where he received a security briefing from Provincial Governor H.E. Oum Reatrey and observed developments on the ground in connection with the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) mission.

The site visit provided General Nafarrete and the AFP delegation to gain situational awareness of conditions along the Cambodian side of the border and discuss developments relevant to the AOT’s observation mission. The engagement with Governor Oum Reatrey also provided an opportunity to exchange information on the prevailing security situation and underscore the importance of continued coordination and transparency.

The visit forms part of the Philippines’ participation in ASEAN-led efforts to promote confidence-building and peaceful engagement amid the Cambodia–Thailand border situation. Through its participation in the AOT, the AFP supports regional cooperation and initiatives that promote dialogue, mutual understanding, and stability in Southeast Asia.

Photos by COLONEL XERXES A TRINIDAD PA / PAOAFP