{
  "id": 13323105,
  "title": "Second Cambodia-Thailand conciliation meeting set for Oct 14-18 in The Hague",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/second-cambodia-thailand-conciliation-meeting-set-for-oct-14-18-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:49:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/10/second-cambodia-thailand-conciliation-meeting-set-for-oct-14-18-in-the-hague/238526"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The second session of the Conciliation Commission under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) between Cambodia and Thailand is scheduled to take place in The Hague, Netherlands, from October 14 to 18. According to a statement from the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the closed-door meeting will continue discussions initiated during the initial session in Singapore from September 14 to 16. The PCA noted that the commission and the parties would further explore avenues for progress and identify areas of agreement regarding the delimitation of a maritime boundary between the two nations. Cambodia initiated the conciliation proceedings on June 2, and the Foreign Ministry described the meeting as a significant step towards resolving maritime differences with Thailand. The Cambodian delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Deputy Agent Minister Lam Chea, will be accompanied by a legal team. Cambodia aims to reach a comprehensive maritime boundary agreement with Thailand or an agreement for joint resource development pending a final boundary decision. Should these options prove unattainable, Cambodia will request the Commission to prepare recommendations for future negotiations, in line with UNCLOS obligations. Meanwhile, Thailand's Foreign Ministry stated that the second meeting offers the Thai delegation an opportunity to present relevant technical facts to facilitate an equitable maritime delimitation resolution based on international law. Thailand, as a state party to UNCLOS, stands prepared to cooperate with and support the Conciliation Commission's efforts. The Thai delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt, will include legal experts and representatives from relevant agencies.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The second meeting of the Conciliation Commission under the UN Convention on the Law of the...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}