Yesterday, 11 May 2026, Thai media reported that the Thai Foreign Minister stated: under the Convention on the Law of the Sea, after the cancellation of the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding, the process must proceed within the framework of the Convention, which involves several stages, and the primary method should first be negotiations between the two parties. If this report accurately reflects the words of the Thai Foreign Minister, then the phrase, "the primary method should first be negotiations between the two parties," clearly contradicts Thailand's own actions. Thailand unilaterally cancelled the MOU 2001, thereby already dismantling the framework for bilateral negotiations concerning the overlapping maritime claims. In my capacity as Acting Head of State, I would like to remind the Royal Government not to engage in any bilateral negotiations with Thailand on maritime issues, and instead to proceed directly to the mechanisms provided under the 1982 UNCLOS without waiting for any agreement from the Thai side. On 6 May 2026, I already reminded the government once not to create a new bilateral mechanism to replace the old bilateral mechanism that Thailand had cancelled. We regret Thailand's cancellation of the MOU 2001, but we also thank Thailand for helping us move toward using international mechanisms instead.

[...] All officials must continue to uphold national stability, social security, and order by implementing the policy of safe villages and communes. This includes suppressing various crimes such as theft, robbery, and drug trafficking [...] [...] Continue to pay close attention to managing and assisting veterans and retirees in the locality. We have formed the Veterans and Retirees Association to provide care for retired civilians and ensure they are not left isolated […] [...] Avoid inaction and oppression. Remember, “officials are not the masters of the people, but loyal servants of the people.” […]

[...] There are only two options - one is to fight and the other is to resolve it peacefully. No matter which country it may be, the government has no right to give away territory to anyone. Cambodia does not recognize the use of force to occupy the territory [...] [...] The injured little finger needs treatment (of course), but we must move on so that the economy, society, culture, and religion sustain. We cannot (let) this situation continues in a state that might cause armed conflict (resulting in) deaths/injuries of soldiers and the displacement of people [...] [...] Please do not hope (that Cambodia asks for) the opening of the Cambodia-Thailand border. Those who bring Thai goods in, please stop immediately, to avoid (measures from) the Cambodian and Thai authorities [...] Cambodia has enough goods to use [...] Let the Cambodian authority blocks the Cambodian side, and the Thai authority blocks the Thai side from allowing goods to come and go [...]

Solidarity Palace, May 12, 2026 – During a meeting with His Excellency Elchin Amirbayov, Presidential Representative for Special Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State, underscored the potential for expanding relations within the realms of trade, economy, and investment. He noted that Azerbaijan, with its robust energy security, and Cambodia, with its food security, possess complementary strengths. Both nations have the capacity to produce ample resources, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.

Solidarity Palace, April 30, 2026: Receiving Ms. Vladanka Andreeva, the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Acting Head of State, discussed energy security, particularly in light of rising fuel prices. Samdech also acknowledged the significant contribution of approximately 10,000 Cambodian Blue berets deployed to maintain peace in various countries under the United Nations' auspices.

[…] It is imperative that all civil servants, particularly those within commune and sangkat councils, remain dedicated to their duties and responsibilities in service of the nation and its citizens. They should strive to provide essential services to the populace promptly and effectively, thereby preventing any issues that might lead to dissatisfaction […] […] We aim to uphold national stability and ensure social security and order through the continued implementation of our safe villages and communes policy, with a particular focus on combating online scams […] […] It is imperative that authorities prioritize the swift and efficient resolution of land disputes for citizens, particularly through out-of-court settlements, by maintaining an impartial stance […] […] Remember that “officials are not the people’s bosses, but rather their loyal servants.” Also, avoid the case of three husbands, four wives, and five children who cause problems in the local community […]

Solidarity Palace, April 23, 2026: During the reception of His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, and his delegation, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, in his capacity as Acting Head of State, conveyed his profound appreciation to the Chinese representatives for their steadfast support and invaluable assistance in Cambodia's economic development. This gratitude particularly extends to their contributions in infrastructure development, which have significantly bolstered Cambodia's economic resilience.

Solidarity Palace, April 10, 2026: Meeting with His Excellency Tran Cam Tu, member of the Politburo and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Chairman of the Cambodian People's Party, urged authorities along the border between the two countries to ensure a peaceful, stable and developed border, especially by accelerating the completion of the border demarcation.

On April 8, 2026, at Solidarity Palace, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, in his capacity as Acting Head of State, extended his appreciation to Her Excellency Ülkü Kocaefe, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Cambodia, as her term concluded. He commended Her Excellency for her diligent efforts in fostering stronger ties between Cambodia and Turkey, particularly highlighting the establishment of trade, cultural, and flight offices between the two nations.