Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
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Thailand has cancelled a long-standing border deal with Cambodia due to a lack of progress over 25 years. Cambodia plans to pursue dispute resolution under international law.
“Cancelling the deal is not related to the border conflict with Cambodia, but part of my policy. It has been 25 years and there has been no progress,” Anutin told reporters, adding that Cambodia would be informed of the decision.
Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn expressed regret over the termination and said Phnom Penh “has no option” but to settle the boundary issue under processes outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or Unclos.
“Cambodia’s decision to pursue compulsory conciliation under Unclos reaffirms its commitment to resolving maritime disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law,” he said in a statement.
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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Cambodia will formally initiate compulsory conciliation proceedings under Unclos.
Probable · En quelques semaines
Questions ouvertes
- What specific progress was expected but not achieved in the border deal?
- What are the implications of Cambodia pursuing compulsory conciliation under Unclos?
- Will this cancellation lead to further diplomatic tensions between Thailand and Cambodia?
