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Sihasak: Koh Kood belongs to Thailand as UNCLOS talks begin
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- Thailand, led by Foreign Minister Sihasak, confidently entered the first UNCLOS conciliation meeting with Cambodia in Singapore regarding a maritime boundary dispute, asserting its position is grounded in international law.
- The three-day meeting aimed to establish procedural rules and hear opening statements, with Thailand advocating for initial bilateral negotiations before considering other mechanisms.
- Sihasak clarified that the mandatory conciliation process under UNCLOS is not legally binding, intending only to propose solutions that would still require both nations to return to negotiations.
- Thailand unequivocally affirmed its sovereignty over Koh Kood, stating the island is not negotiable and belongs to Thailand based on historical treaties, making it a non-issue in the dispute.
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