Peace panels ‘to remain inclusive’

Peace panels ‘to remain inclusive’

Gen Wanlop assesses KL peace talks

PHUKET: The joint working committees aimed at thrashing out essential points in a framework for additional rounds of peace talks in the South will work in a semi-formal manner and maintain an inclusive setting, according to a Thai government representative.

The Thai delegation, led by Gen Wanlop Rugsanaoh, and representatives of BRN, headed by Anas Abdulrahman, met in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday and Wednesday and agreed the framework will serve as basis for future negotiations.

Addressing the results of the peace talks on Saturday in Phuket, Gen Wanlop said both sides have agreed on a framework that touches on violence reduction, public participation and political solutions.

Three joint working groups — one for each area…