Cambodia Initiates Conciliation to Resolve Maritime Dispute with Thailand

Cambodia has informed the United Nations and Thailand of its decision to initiate a compulsory conciliation process under international law, aimed at resolving a maritime boundary dispute with Thailand. The action comes after Thailand unilaterally terminated a 2001 agreement with Cambodia regarding the contested Gulf of Thailand area.

Cambodia announced on Tuesday that it has notified the United Nations and Thailand about initiating a compulsory conciliation process under international law. This step is aimed at resolving an ongoing maritime boundary dispute with Thailand.

The diplomatic move comes after the Thai government's recent decision to unilaterally terminate a 2001 agreement with Cambodia. The agreement had previously provided a framework for negotiations over the contested maritime area in the Gulf of Thailand, where claims from both nations overlap.

Cambodia's initiation of conciliation reflects its strategy to engage international mechanisms in addressing a complex geopolitical issue, seeking a peaceful resolution in compliance with international legal standards.