Regarding Peaceful Mechanisms for Resolving Border Issues August 21, 2026

Regarding Peaceful Mechanisms for Resolving Border Issues August 21, 2026

Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding Peaceful Mechanisms for Resolving Border Issues
August 21, 2026

Q1: What roles do international mechanisms and the JBC mechanism play in seeking a resolution to the Cambodia-Thailand border issue?

A: International mechanisms and the JBC mechanism are key means for Cambodia in pursuing the resolution of border issues based on international law. In practice, the Royal Government is pushing forward land border survey and demarcation work through the JBC mechanism, which is an existing mechanism between Cambodia and Thailand tasked with surveying and demarcating the land boundary between the two countries. This work is also stipulated in Point 3 of the Joint Statement of December 27, 2025.

As for international mechanisms, such as the compulsory conciliation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to address the overlapping maritime claims between Cambodia and Thailand, the process is moving forward under Cambodia’s initiative. This is a peaceful mechanism that can help resolve maritime border issues through international law, without the use of force or weapons.

Q2: How important are the observation missions of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) along the Cambodia-Thailand border?

A: The observation missions of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) are important for verifying the actual situation along the border and monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, as well as the implementation of all points stipulated in the agreements, particularly the Joint Statement of December 27, 2025. Through on-site inspections, the AOT can gather information, verify the situation, and report on the facts. The involvement of the AOT also helps promote transparency, accountability, and mutual trust, while contributing to ensuring that the ceasefire is fully and effectively implemented.