Cambodia Reaffirms Territorial Defense Based on 1904 Convention and 1907 Treaty
Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed Cambodia's commitment to territorial integrity based on the 1907 Franco-Siamese Treaty and the 1904 Convention. He described Thailand's occupation of some areas as 'illegal' but emphasized a commitment to diplomatic and legal solutions over force.
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