Don to attend the 6th MLC meeting in Chongxing to discuss the situation in Myanmar

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05 June 2021 – 21:35

Don to attend the 6th MLC meeting in Chongxing to discuss the situation in Myanmar Confirm that Thailand is ready to push all parties to find a solution together by peaceful means.

Mr. Thani Saengrat, Director-General of the Department of Information and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson revealed that Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs will attend the meeting Special Session of ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers and the 6th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting during 6-8 June 2021 in Chongqing, People’s Republic of China

There will be a bilateral meeting with the State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China. and foreign ministers of ASEAN member countries to discuss bilateral issues and the situation in the region including the situation in Myanmar At present, ASEAN has been criticized by many parties that No progress has been made in the resolution of the problem in Myanmar, more than a month after the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting in Jakarta on April 28, 2021, and a five-point consensus was reached.

Thailand wishes to implement the five consensus agreed upon by the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting in a concrete manner as soon as possible. especially the appointment of special representatives of ASEAN and providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar suffered In which ASEAN is discussing the details, it is also hoped that the international community and all parties involved in Myanmar will also support the ASEAN mobility process.

For the part of Thailand which has been criticized It has not been fully implemented to push for a solution in Myanmar. Even though the political situation in Myanmar has occurred for more than 4 months, even though Thailand is a neighboring country And seen as being close to various parties in Myanmar, including the Myanmar military, Mr Thani insists that Thailand is well aware of the expectations of the international community. Meanwhile, as a neighbor also realized the complexity of the situation in Myanmar. Thailand has closely monitored the situation in Myanmar and is deeply disturbed by the violence that has occurred in many parts of Myanmar. and deeply regret the loss caused by the violent situation

In the past, Thailand has always demanded through various channels to resolve the situation. end the violence release the detainee and ask all concerned parties to find a peaceful solution together by talking through any constructive channels for the benefit of the people of Myanmar. which is something that Thailand attaches great importance to and will continue to support and push for progress in these matters. However, many Thai actions may not be announced to the public. Because we adhere to a silent diplomatic approach as a neighboring country. which has always been the way of Thai diplomacy.

Mr. Thani also emphasized that Thailand values and cares for the well-being of the people of Myanmar, who are close neighbors of Thai people. By the beginning of May The Thai government has also provided humanitarian assistance of 5 million baht through the Thai Red Cross Society to the Myanmar Red Cross Society. to be used to provide humanitarian and medical assistance to the people of Myanmar In addition to the various development cooperation projects the Thai government has undertaken in Myanmar since earlier, Thailand is willing to play an additional constructive support role as a good friend of all parties in Myanmar and part of the ASEAN family.

For the issue of fighting between the Myanmar Army and the Karen Army on the Thai-Myanmar border which caused a large number of Burmese people to cross to the Thai side border area of Mae Hong Son Province To escape the unrest, Mr Thani insisted that maintaining peace and stability on the Thai-Myanmar border is important and directly affects the lives and safety of people living on both sides. Encourage all parties in Myanmar to work together to maintain peace and order around the border. For the benefit of people on both sides of the border, at the same time, Thailand has provided humanitarian assistance to those fleeing the unrest in Myanmar who travel to the Thai side in accordance with humanitarian principles that Thailand has long adhered to.