The Hague:Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sihasak Phuangketkaew, will travel to The Hague for the second round of talks under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) between Thailand and Cambodia. The meeting is scheduled from October 14-17, and Sihasak will depart for the talks on October 16.
According to Thai News Agency, the discussions are technical in nature. Prior to Sihasak's arrival, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilapraphan, along with the Director-General of the Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs, has already traveled to prepare necessary documents and address any questions from the reconciliation committee. A summary of the key points will be presented, and the principles used by both countries to delineate maritime boundaries will be explained.
The meeting aims to clarify the disputed boundaries, with Thailand maintaining that its boundaries are consistent with its laws. Sihasak mentioned that Thailand has no issues with Cambodia's proposal to adjust its boundaries to align with Thai law. He expressed confidence that once Cambodia reviews the situation, they will understand the differences between the boundaries of the two nations.
In response to questions regarding the sediment trap dam issue, Sihasak emphasized focusing on the current situation.