On the afternoon of December 8, local time, Cambodian Prime Minister Hong Manai issued a statement saying that currently the top priority is protecting the people and maintaining sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also called on Cambodia's various government departments, armed forces, and all Cambodian citizens to “unite and work for the benefit of the motherland during this difficult time.”

On the afternoon of December 8, local time, Cambodian Prime Minister Hong Manai issued a statement saying that currently the top priority is protecting the people and maintaining sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also called on Cambodia's various government departments, armed forces, and all Cambodian citizens to “unite and work for the benefit of the motherland during this difficult time.”