Cambodia Advances UNCLOS Arbitration for Maritime Dispute with Thailand
Cambodia's government spokesperson announced progress in the compulsory conciliation mechanism under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to resolve overlapping maritime claims with Thailand. This Cambodian-initiated process marks a significant step with the selection of Ms. Katrina Cooper as chairperson of the commission by the four conciliators appointed by both nations.
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