Cambodian, Thai FMs discuss border issue

PHNOM PENH, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow have discussed the border situation between the two ASEAN member states on the margins of the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate in New York, said a Cambodian foreign ministry's press release issued late on Wednesday.

Both ministers met on Tuesday, following up on the Trilateral Meeting between Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines, held on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines on May 7, during which the leaders tasked the foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand to discuss confidence-building measures and explore ways forward.

"During the meeting, both sides had a frank and open exchange of views on the border situation between the two countries," the press release said.

Sokhonn reiterated Cambodia's position regarding the initiation of compulsory conciliation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and called for the full and effective implementation, in good faith and with sincerity, of the Joint Statement of Dec. 27, 2025 in its entirety, it added.

Sokhonn also informed his counterpart that Cambodia stands ready to work with Thailand to implement the measures agreed upon by the two prime ministers in Cebu in order to rebuild trust and work toward a just and lasting solution.

"In this spirit, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintain close and regular communication," the press release said.

Cambodia and Thailand agreed to an immediate ceasefire on Dec. 27, 2025, after three weeks of armed conflict, which caused casualties on both sides. Enditem