Phnom Penh: Cambodia is ready to move forward with the peaceful resolution of maritime disputes with Thailand based on international law.
This is according to a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued on July 19, 2026.
According to the statement, in response to media inquiries regarding the appointment of the Chairperson of the Cambodia-Thailand Maritime Dispute Settlement Commission under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation would like to clarify the following:
The four independent mediators have requested additional time to carefully consider who should be appointed as the Chairperson of the Mediation Commission. Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to this request.
The additional time requested by the mediators to consider the appointment of the Chairperson of the Mediation Commission is entirely appropriate and appropriate, given the importance of the appointment as well as the overall mediation process. This request for additional time will not affect any time limits or procedural steps under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
This reflects the difficult procedure that the conciliators are undertaking. We would like to thank all the conciliators for their diligence and reaffirm our confidence in this process.
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