Deputy Prime Ministers Prak Sokhonn and Sihasak Phuangketkeow lead delegations in closed-door maritime boundary discussions.
PHNOM PENH —The closed-door proceedings of the Conciliation Commission under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) between Cambodia and Thailand concluded on the afternoon of September 14, 2026, in Singapore. The session was presided over by Ms. Katrina Cooper, Chair of the Conciliation Commission, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic efforts to address maritime interests between the two nations.
The Cambodian delegation was led by His Excellency Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, serving as the Kingdom’s official agent. He was accompanied by a specialized team of legal experts. Representing the Kingdom of Thailand was His Excellency Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, acting as the Thai agent for the high-level talks.
While the specific contents of the deliberations remain confidential under the commission’s protocols, the meeting reflects a mutual commitment to the rules-based international order. By utilizing the UNCLOS framework, both Phnom Penh and Bangkok continue to prioritize peaceful dialogue and legal mechanisms to ensure long-term regional stability and maritime cooperation.