Cambodia Proposes Three Options to Resolve Maritime Boundary Issue with Thailand, Seeks UNCLOS Commission Support
Cambodia has proposed three options to resolve its long-standing maritime boundary dispute with Thailand, seeking assistance from the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Conciliation Commission. This initiative aims to establish a new dispute resolution mechanism following Thailand's unilateral termination of a 2026 MOU.
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