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Thailand, Cambodia agree to constructive communications in maritime talks
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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to make positive and constructive public statements, counter misinformation and exercise restraint to prevent tensions from undermining negotiations over their maritime boundary.
Key facts
- Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to make positive and constructive public statements, counter misinformation and exercise restraint to prevent tensions from undermining negotiations over their maritime boundary.
- The six confidence-building measures were published by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) following the second meeting of the Conciliation Commission in the two countries’ dispute settlement process under the United Nations
- Both countries agreed to communicate in ways that support constructive engagement rather than put pressure on the other side or limit negotiation options
- They also pledged to guard against misinformation and disinformation across official and personal platforms, as well as domestic and social media.
Summary
The six confidence-building measures were published by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) following the second meeting of the Conciliation Commission in the two countries’ dispute settlement process under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The document is dated 17 October 2026.
Both countries agreed to communicate in ways that support constructive engagement rather than put pressure on the other side or limit negotiation options. They also pledged to guard against misinformation and disinformation across official and personal platforms, as well as domestic and social media.