UNCLOS Conciliation Commission concludes second meeting with Cambodia and Thailand, plans official press release in due course

The Conciliation Commission established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has concluded its second meeting with Cambodia and Thailand. From 14 to 18 October 2026, the Conciliation Commission established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea held its second meeting with the Cambodian and Thai parties in The Hague, the Netherlands. During the meeting, both parties reached agreement on confidence-building measures aimed at promoting mutual trust and confidence and facilitating a reasonable and amicable settlement, in accordance with international law. The Conciliation Commission encouraged both parties to implement these measures fully and effectively, noting their importance in advancing the conciliation process. Among the agreed measures, both parties acknowledged their right to make statements to defend their lawful rights or to correct misinformation and disinformation. In addition, the Conciliation Commission noted that the agreements and measures previously reached by Cambodia and Thailand have not yet been fully implemented. The Commission encouraged both parties to implement existing agreements and measures to help create a favorable atmosphere for constructive negotiations within the framework of the conciliation process. The Conciliation Commission will hold its third meeting with both parties from 24 to 27 November 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Cambodian delegation expressed deep appreciation to the Conciliation Commission and the Permanent Court of Arbitration for their tireless efforts in facilitating constructive discussions between the two parties and helping them reach agreement on these confidence-building measures. The Conciliation Commission will issue an official press release on the outcomes of this second meeting at an appropriate time. Article by: សុភ័ក្រ្ត