(Phnom Penh): The United Nations expressed its desire to see Cambodia and Thailand resolve their border issue peacefully, in full accordance with the UN Charter and international law.

The appeal was reiterated during a courtesy meeting between Vladanka Andreeva, UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, and Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday morning (Mar. 2) at the Peace Palace.

During the meeting, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet briefed Vladanka Andreeva on the latest developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border and reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to pursuing a peaceful resolution grounded in international law, relevant conventions, treaties, and existing bilateral agreements.

The UN resident coordinator reiterated that the United Nations wishes to see both nations settle their differences peacefully, in full respect of the Charter of the United Nations and international law.

Beyond the border issue, discussions also focused on cooperation between the Royal Government of Cambodia and various UN agencies operating in the country.

Vladanka Andreeva expressed appreciation for Cambodia’s two decades of contributions to global peacekeeping operations through the deployment of blue berets under the UN framework. She also praised the strong collaboration between Cambodian ministries and UN agencies.

She affirmed that UN agencies will continue to strengthen partnerships with Cambodian institutions to support the country’s socio-economic development, in line with the government’s Pentagonal Strategy – Phase I. Key priorities include job creation, workforce upskilling, and human capital development.

For his part, Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Andreeva on her second mission to Cambodia and highly valued the UN’s ongoing partnership, particularly its support for Cambodia’s planned graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2029.

Samdech Thipadei also recalled his recent productive meetings in Europe with António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations; Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly; and Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

The premier underlined that relevant Cambodian ministries and institutions will continue working closely with UN agencies.
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