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Thailand & Cambodia Agree to Use UNCLOS as Maritime Framework post-MOU 44 Revocation

Thailand & Cambodia Agree to Use UNCLOS as Maritime Framework post-MOU 44 Revocation

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to use the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as their future framework for maritime operations, following Cambodia's acknowledgment of Thailand's decision to revoke MOU 2001.

  • •Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that Cambodia acknowledged Thailand's revocation of MOU 2001.
  • •Both Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to use the UNCLOS as the principal framework for future operations.
  • •The tripartite meeting involved Thailand, the Philippines, and Cambodia during the ASEAN Summit in Cebu.
  • •Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation and stability between Thailand and Cambodia.

Overview

  • •The meeting took place at 7:45 PM local time on May 7 in Cebu, Philippines.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, alongside other Thai officials, participated in a tripartite meeting with Cambodia and the Philippines.
  • •The Thai side explained the reasons for revoking MOU 2001, which Cambodia acknowledged and understood.
  • •Thailand and Cambodia agreed to adopt the principles of the UNCLOS as a key framework for future operations.
  • •The meeting was held during the ASEAN Summit, aiming to foster regional cooperation and understanding.
  • •Both parties agreed to gradually initiate discussions at all levels, including JBC, GBC, and foreign ministerial talks.
  • •There were no discussions on border demarcation or border opening; the focus was on starting operational-level discussions.
  • •The agreement to use UNCLOS aims to build mutual benefits and maintain peace and stability between the two nations.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"The Thai side explained to the meeting the reasons for revoking MOU 2001, which Cambodia acknowledged and understood Thailand's stance."
ฝ่ายไทยได้ชี้แจงต่อที่ประชุมถึงเหตุผลในการยกเลิก MOU 2001 ซึ่งฝ่ายกัมพูชาได้รับทราบ และเข้าใจในจุดยืนของไทยแล้ว
Anutin Charnvirakul
"They also agreed that both countries will adhere to the principles under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as a key framework for future operations."
พร้อมทั้งเห็นพ้องร่วมกันว่า ทั้งสองประเทศจะยึดถือหลักการภายใต้อนุสัญญาสหประชาชาติว่าด้วยกฎหมายทะเล (UNCLOS) เป็นกรอบแนวทางสำคัญในการดำเนินการในอนาคต
Anutin Charnvirakul
"This discussion is a positive signal reflecting the trend of strengthening peace and stability between Thailand and Cambodia."
การหารือครั้งนี้ถือเป็นสัญญาณเชิงบวกที่สะท้อนถึงแนวโน้มในการเสริมสร้างสันติภาพ และเสถียรภาพระหว่างไทย และกัมพูชา

Key Entities

Person

Prime Minister(นายกฯ)
The Prime Minister of Thailand who led discussions regarding maritime cooperation with Cambodia.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Interior, who announced the agreement with Cambodia.
Sihasak Pongsri(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand who attended the tripartite meeting.
Gen. Nattaphong Prawkaew(พล.อ.ณัฐพงษ์ เพราแก้ว)
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Thai Armed Forces who attended the tripartite meeting.

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️
The nation that acknowledged Thailand's revocation of MOU 44 and agreed to use UNCLOS as a future framework.
Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️
The nation that revoked MOU 44 and agreed to use UNCLOS as a future maritime operations framework.
Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️
The host nation for the ASEAN Summit where the tripartite meeting between Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines took place.
Cebu City(เมืองเซบู)ℹ️
The city in the Philippines where the ASEAN Summit and the tripartite meeting were held.

Law

MOU 44
A Memorandum of Understanding between Thailand and Cambodia that Thailand has decided to revoke.
UNCLOSℹ️
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to use as their future operational framework.

Organization

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, under whose summit the tripartite meeting between Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines occurred.
JBC
A framework for bilateral discussions between Thailand and Cambodia that will be part of future consultative processes.
GBC
A framework for bilateral discussions between Thailand and Cambodia that will be part of future consultative processes.