Despite Hun Sen’s public vilification, Thailand is working to open a dialogue between both foreign ministers.
“We are looking at the earliest possible venue where both sides can talk,” Nikorndej said. “Speaking for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we are a strong advocate for peaceful resolution through dialogue.”
At the root of the current tensions is a longstanding dispute over various undemarcated points along their 817km land border.
Following the recent flare-up, which also led to reinforcement of troops on both sides of the border, Cambodia said it would seek resolution by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Thailand does not recognise the ICJ’s jurisdiction, but has gathered legal teams to study Cambodia’s application and also talked with members of the United Nations Security Council to push its position, Nikorndej said, without naming those members.
“We’re doing everything we can to try to convince Cambodia to come to bilateral talks,” Nikorndej said.
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