Cambodia Initiates UNCLOS Conciliation After Thailand Ends Maritime MoU

On June 2, 2026, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the initiation of compulsory conciliation proceedings under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This decision follows Thailand's May 5 termination of a 2001 memorandum of understanding, which had been the framework for resolving overlapping maritime claims. Hun Manet emphasized that the UNCLOS process aims to achieve a fair settlement while protecting Cambodia's sovereignty and maritime rights. ([khaosodenglish.com](https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/06/02/cambodia-launches-unclos-conciliation-after-thailand-ends-maritime-mou/?utm_source=openai))