The 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand and Cambodia regarding territory claimed by both sides in the Gulf of Thailand provides a framework for negotiations on two main subjects: maritime demarcation and economic benefits from the development of energy resources, said Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
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Mr Maris cleared up details related to the negotiations over the claimed territory Tuesday. According to international law, the respective countries must negotiate and find a solution together.
He said the goal of the MoU is to set a framework and mechanism for negotiations, requiring both nations to form a Joint Technical Committee (JTC) to simultaneously discuss two issues: maritime boundary delimitation and energy resource development.
