Cambodia-Thailand Maritime Dispute Talks Muted as UNCLOS Conciliation Commission Restricts Disclosures
The second round of talks between Cambodia and Thailand on their overlapping maritime boundaries has been kept low-key, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson explaining that the UNCLOS Conciliation Commission requires both nations to refrain from publicizing details until an official announcement is made.
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