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Cambodia’s Information Minister Warns Narratives Cannot Determine Border Claims

Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra warned that competing narratives about the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute must be evaluated against evidence and international law. He emphasized that publicity and military positions alone cannot establish sovereignty. Deputy Prime Minister Sok An’s diplomatic legacy was cited as a guiding principle.

Minister Neth Pheaktra, speaking at the Cambodia–Thailand border, reiterated that the dispute must be resolved through legal and factual evidence rather than political rhetoric. He stated that neither public statements nor military posturing could determine legitimate sovereignty. The remarks followed recent tensions over border demarcation and land claims between the two nations. The minister recalled a lesson from the late Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, who had extensive diplomatic experience. Sok An’s approach to resolving border disputes through dialogue and legal frameworks was highlighted as a model for current negotiations. No immediate military action was reported following the minister’s statements. Both sources cited the same key points, with no divergence noted in the minister’s statements or the references to Sok An’s legacy.

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IndependentThe Phnom Penh PostSep 24, 07:07 AM
Information minister warns: Narratives cannot determine border claims

Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra has reiterated that competing accounts of the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute should be tested against evidence and international law. He argued that neither publicity nor military positions could determine legitimate sovereignty. He recalled a lesson he attributed to the late Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, who had extensive experience in diplomacy [...]

IndependentLa PrensaSep 24, 07:07 AM
Information minister warns: Narratives cannot determine border claims

Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra has reiterated that competing accounts of the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute should be tested against evidence and international law. He argued that neither publicity nor military positions could determine legitimate sovereignty. He recalled a lesson he attributed to the late Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, who had extensive experience in diplomacy [...]