(Phnom Penh): Following the official statement by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet affirming the intention to refer the dispute concerning the Emerald Triangle area—centred on Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Touch Temple, and Ta Krabei Temple—to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Cambodian President of the Senate, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, immediately announced his full support for this measure.

Samdech Techo wrote on his social media on Sunday night (Jun. 1) as follows:

“A little earlier, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that Cambodia will bring the issue concerning the Emerald Triangle area, Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Toch Temple, and Ta Krabey Temple, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

I fully support this move, as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of 2000 has proven ineffective in clarifying the matter, resulting in frequent accusations and multiple armed conflicts. If the Thai side is truly sincere in resolving the issue, they should jointly agree to bring the case before the court without requiring Cambodia to file a complaint.

We await Thailand's stance on this matter—will they dare, or not? While awaiting a resolution, all armed forces must exercise restraint, but also remain fully prepared to respond to any form of aggression.”
=FRESH NEWS