Cambodian Deputy PM Rejects Thai 'Victim Role' Accusation on Border Issues
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn has refuted accusations from the Thai side that Cambodia is "playing the victim." In a special interview regarding the results of the second meeting of the joint commission under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) between Cambodia and Thailand, he asserted that Cambodia does not need to play the victim because it already is one, emphasizing Cambodia's firm stance in defending its sovereignty and legitimate interests.
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