Responding To The Cambodia Vs Thailand War, RI Avoids Political Related Statements

Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi when delivering information regarding the Thailand-Kamboja conflict at the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, Friday (25/7/2025). (ANTARA/Andi Firdaus)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government stated that it is closely monitoring the development of the conflict situation between Cambodia and Thailand, especially regarding the existence and safety of Indonesian citizens (WNI) living in the two countries.

Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi, stated that the government had coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) to ensure that all Indonesian citizens were in a safe and monitored condition.

"We avoid expressing our opinion as much as possible regarding politics or other countries," said Prasetyo in his statement Friday, July 25, quoted by Antara.

According to him, the government has prepared various mitigation measures to face the worst possibility.

The move includes direct monitoring of the situation on the ground, opening communication channels with Indonesian citizens, and delivering important information related to their security.

"But, the most important thing is how we make sure the citizens who live there are safe. If something happens, we have prepared mitigation," he said.

Prasetyo, who is also the Presidential Spokesperson, emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto had given directions so that all mitigation measures were carefully prepared.

The government hopes that the escalation of conflicts will not increase further, because the impact of these conflicts is not only regional, but also has the potential to affect global situations, including Indonesia.

"Of course, we don't expect the escalation to increase, because once again it will have an impact globally, including it will have an impact on our country," said the Minister of State Secretary.

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated again following armed clashes in the disputed border area on Thursday 24 selling, which killed dozens of people.

The conflict, which has lasted for almost a century, is now experiencing serious escalation. Thailand closed its borders, while Cambodia cut diplomatic ties by accusing Thailand of using excessive force.

This situation was motivated by the border conflict between the two countries starting in June 2008 due to a dispute over the Preah Vihear Temple which is located between the Kantharalak district in the rest of the country and the Choam Khsant district in the province of Preah Vihear. Thailand claims the demarcation has not been completed for the outer region of the temple.