Ready to talk with “Hun Manat” about overlapping areas of the sea

The Prime Minister is ready to negotiate with the Prime Minister of Cambodia on 7 February 2024 on the issue of overlapping maritime areas. For the benefit of the people of both countries Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ready to listen and discuss with His Majesty Hun Manat, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. to consider continuing and pushing forward negotiations Regarding resolving the problem of areas where Thailand and Cambodia claim overlapping continental shelf rights. On the occasion of the official visit of the Prime Minister of Cambodia to Thailand on February 7, 2024, to lead to solving the problem. On the basis of international law principles and jointly utilize the natural resources under the sea. which has high economic potential 'We believe that it will help improve the lives of the people of both countries. and increase energy security The Prime Minister will try to find a solut ion that is acceptable to the people of both countries. and promote close cooperation between each other. Convinced that friendship and conducting foreign policy with friendliness to all countries It will make both sides reach an agreement. for mutual benefit for the countries and people of both sides,' Mr. Chai said. Mr. Chai also stated that the government is moving forward with speeding up negotiations on the Thai-Cambodian overlapping area. Part of this is to bring resources in overlapping areas to share for use. We believe that this will be another opportunity to solve the problem of energy costs in Thailand. The gas from the overlapping areas will allow Thailand to produce electricity at a lower price. Help reduce public expenses. and increasing the country's competitiveness as well. Source: Thai News Agency