AKP Phnom Penh, May 28, 2026 --

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn has reaffirmed Cambodia’s position on initiating compulsory conciliation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) during talks with his Thai counterpart H.E. Sihasak Phuangketkeow in New York.

The meeting took place on May 26 on the sidelines of the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate, according to a press release issued by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

During the meeting, H.E. Prak Sokhonn reiterated Cambodia’s stance on pursuing compulsory conciliation under UNCLOS as a peaceful and lawful mechanism to address maritime boundary differences between the two countries.

The Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister also called for the full and effective implementation, in good faith and sincerity, of the Joint Statement of Dec. 27, 2025.

The talks followed up on the trilateral meeting among Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines held on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu on May 7, where the leaders tasked the foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand with discussing confidence-building measures and exploring ways forward regarding bilateral tensions.

H.E. Prak Sokhonn informed his Thai counterpart that Cambodia remains ready to work with Thailand to implement measures agreed upon by the two Prime Ministers in Cebu in order to rebuild trust and seek a just and lasting solution.

Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close and regular communication.

By C. Nika