Cambodia and Thailand have taken their unresolved border dispute to the United Nations General Assembly, each accusing the other of not doing enough to resolve the issue. Cambodian Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn urged Thailand to implement existing bilateral agreements, resume border survey and demarcation efforts, and allow displaced civilians to return to their homes. He emphasized that recent tensions have harmed bilateral relations and affected civilians and cultural heritage. Sokhonn stressed that rebuilding trust would require both nations to honor previous commitments and respect international law.
The maritime dispute between the two countries remains unresolved. Cambodia has initiated compulsory conciliation proceedings under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea after Thailand ended a 2001 Memorandum of Understanding that had provided a framework for addressing maritime issues. While Cambodia is committed to resolving the dispute through international law, Thailand maintains that the conciliation process should focus on maritime boundary delimitation. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for Cambodia to make a genuine effort to rebuild trust through bilateral dialogue.
Both countries emphasized the need for cooperation on various issues. Anutin urged greater collaboration on border security, demining, and combating online scam networks operating across the region. Despite avoiding renewed armed clashes since a ceasefire ended a 21-day confrontation last year, disagreements over the border and related issues continue to create diplomatic tensions.
Cambodia has called for disputes to be addressed through existing agreements and international law, while Thailand has highlighted the importance of bilateral dialogue and cooperation on border security. At the UN, both sides underscored the necessity of stronger international cooperation and peaceful dispute resolution, stressing the importance of continued diplomatic engagement to address their differences.