Cambodia starts UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia has initiated a UN-backed conciliation process to resolve a maritime boundary dispute with Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand. This action follows Thailand's recent termination of a 2001 agreement that previously governed negotiations over the disputed sea space, which is rich in natural gas and oil. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated the move is to protect national sovereignty and maritime rights, while Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul indicated unawareness of the conciliation process. AI
