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Cambodia Acknowledges MOU 44 Cancellation, Agrees to UNCLOS.

Cambodia Acknowledges MOU 44 Cancellation, Agrees to UNCLOS.

Khaosod•Politics•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand and Cambodia agree to use UNCLOS as a framework for future cooperation after Thailand informed Cambodia of its decision to cancel MOU 44.

  • •Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that Cambodia has acknowledged and understood Thailand's reasons for canceling MOU 44.
  • •Both Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to use the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the primary framework for future operations.
  • •The discussion took place during a tripartite meeting between Thailand, the Philippines, and Cambodia at the ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines.

Overview

  • •On May 7, 2026, at 7:45 PM local time (Philippines time), a tripartite meeting between Thailand, the Philippines, and Cambodia was held in Cebu.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the Thai side clarified the reasons for canceling MOU 2001 to the Cambodian side.
  • •Cambodia acknowledged and understood Thailand's position regarding the cancellation of MOU 44.
  • •Thailand and Cambodia agreed to adhere to UNCLOS as a key guideline for future operations.
  • •Both countries agreed to initiate discussions at all levels, including JBC and GBC, and among Foreign Ministers, in order to create mutual benefits.
  • •The meeting was held at the Shangri-La Mactan Hotel in Cebu, Philippines, during the ASEAN Summit.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that all negotiation steps must adhere to previous ceasefire agreements and understandings to foster peace and trust.
  • •The meeting aimed to reinforce the atmosphere of cooperation and good understanding within the ASEAN region, as desired by the Philippine President.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"The Thai side clarified to the meeting the reasons for canceling MOU 2001, which Cambodia has acknowledged and understood Thailand's position. Both countries have agreed to adhere to the principles under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as a key guideline for future actions."
ฝ่ายไทยได้ชี้แจงต่อที่ประชุมถึงเหตุผลในการยกเลิก MOU 2001 ซึ่งฝ่ายกัมพูชาได้รับทราบ และเข้าใจในจุดยืนของไทยแล้ว พร้อมทั้งเห็นพ้องร่วมกันว่า ทั้งสองประเทศจะยึดถือหลักการภายใต้อนุสัญญาสหประชาชาติว่าด้วยกฎหมายทะเล (UNCLOS) เป็นกรอบแนวทางสำคัญในการดำเนินการในอนาคต
Anutin Charnvirakul
"The Thai side clarified to the meeting the reasons for canceling MOU 2001, which Cambodia has acknowledged and understood Thailand's position."
นายอนุทิน กล่าวอีกว่า ฝ่ายไทยได้ชี้แจงต่อที่ประชุมถึงเหตุผลในการยกเลิก MOU 2001 ซึ่งฝ่ายกัมพูชาได้รับทราบ และเข้าใจในจุดยืนของไทยแล้ว

Key Entities

Person

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️
Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior
Sihasak Phuangketkaew(นายสีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs participating in the tripartite meeting.
Gen. Nattaphong Prawkaew(พล.อ.ณัฐพงษ์ เพราแก้ว)
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Armed Forces participating in the tripartite meeting.

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️
Country involved in the MOU cancellation and future cooperation discussions with Thailand.
Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️
Country that initiated the cancellation of MOU 44 and is engaging in cooperation talks.
Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️
Host country of the ASEAN Summit where the tripartite meeting took place.
Shangri-La Mactan
The hotel in Cebu where the tripartite meeting was held.
Cebu(เซบู)ℹ️
The city in the Philippines where the ASEAN Summit and tripartite meeting took place.

Law

MOU 44
Memorandum of Understanding that Thailand has decided to cancel.
UNCLOSℹ️
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which will serve as the framework for future operations between Thailand and Cambodia.
MOU 2001
Memorandum of Understanding referenced in the meeting, previously canceled by Thailand.