Phnom Penh: Mr. Keo Chhea, Cambodia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), urged the UN Take stronger measures to peacefully resolve the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute.
At the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on “Strengthening Mechanisms for the Peaceful Resolution of Disputes” in New York on July 23, 2026, Mr. Keo Chhea called for a renewed global commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes and stronger adherence to international law.
Mr. Keo Chhea recalled that Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, reaffirmed Cambodia’s unwavering commitment to resolving conflicts peacefully through dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law in his statement to the Security Council last May.
The Ambassador highlighted four priorities: strengthening the role of the UN In preventing diplomatic methods, ensuring that conflicts are resolved through peaceful means and in compliance with the rulings of the International Court of Justice, strengthening the Council’s unity and impartiality, and addressing the humanitarian impact of the ongoing Cambodian border conflict, where more than 20,000 civilians remain displaced.
Mr. Keo Chhea stressed that borders and sovereignty must not be changed by force or by creating new situations on the ground.
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