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Australian diplomat Katrina Cooper appointed chair of UNCLOS conciliation commission
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BANGKOK — 15 August 2026, Australian diplomat and international lawyer Katrina Cooper has been appointed chair of a conciliation commission operating under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 15 August 2026, Australian diplomat and international lawyer Katrina Cooper has been appointed chair of a conciliation commission operating under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Thailand’s Ministry
- The ministry said the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) issued a statement on Friday, 14 August, announcing Cooper’s appointment as the fifth conciliator and chair of the Conciliation Commission
- Cooper, whom Thailand was among those supporting for the role, is an experienced diplomat and international lawyer with expertise in international law and negotiations, according to the ministry.
- She has also held senior diplomatic posts, including serving as Australia’s ambassador to Mexico.
Summary
The ministry said the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) issued a statement on Friday, 14 August, announcing Cooper’s appointment as the fifth conciliator and chair of the Conciliation Commission. The Thai government has been formally notified by the PCA.
Cooper, whom Thailand was among those supporting for the role, is an experienced diplomat and international lawyer with expertise in international law and negotiations, according to the ministry.