(Phnom Penh): Thailand has acknowledged Cambodia’s position to pursue compulsory conciliation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in addressing overlapping maritime claims, according to a high-ranking official.

The acknowledgement came during a trilateral meeting involving Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines on 7 May 2026 on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.

Both Cambodia and Thailand agreed to utilize the UNCLOS mechanism to resolve their respective Overlapping Claim Areas (OCAs).

Cambodia formally notified Thailand of its intention to proceed with compulsory conciliation through a diplomatic note dated 6 May 2026.

However, Cambodia stated that it has not yet received official notification from Thailand regarding the termination of the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding, in accordance with Articles 65 and 67 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.
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