Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration

Cambodia ‌will now initiate a compulsory conciliation ‌mechanism under the ⁠UN Convention on the ‌Law of the ‌Sea “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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