Anutin emphasizes at UN forum that Thailand is ready to negotiate with Cambodia on overlapping areas, while proposing UN reform
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, traveled to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, where he expressed Thailand's key positions on the global stage.
Regarding international relations, Mr. Anutin addressed the issue of the overlapping maritime areas between Thailand and Cambodia, affirming that Thailand is committed to resolving the matter primarily through diplomatic negotiations. He emphasized using the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to ensure fairness and mutual benefit for both countries.
Furthermore, Mr. Anutin proposed the concept of reforming the United Nations (UN), suggesting that its structure should be modernized to provide all member states with greater roles and a stronger voice in decision-making, ensuring that the UN truly reflects the needs of the global community.
This attendance at the assembly demonstrates Thailand's proactive role in building international cooperation and upholding the principles of negotiation to maintain peace in the ASEAN region, an approach that Thailand has consistently prioritized.