PUBLISHED: 27 Apr 2024 at 04: 00
The minister of foreign affairs on Thursday issued a joint declaration to the leaders of 18 nations urging the transfer of captives held in Gaza.
The declaration, made by the rulers of Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States, called for the quick transfer of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, for over 200 days, including their own people.
The victims and the civilian populace in Gaza, who are protected by international law, are also mentioned in the article’s title.” The situation is of international concern.
We make it clear that the hostage release agreement would result in an immediate and protracted ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate more urgent humanitarian aid delivery throughout the region, and put a credible end to hostilities at hand.
Gazans would be able to return to their homes and land with procedures in advance to ensure house and humanitarian aid.
We firmly believe that the intervention efforts are still being conducted to bring back our citizens. We call on Hamas to relieve the hostages, and we need to put an end to this issue to allow us to concentrate our efforts on bringing peace and stability to the area.
Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, announced on his X bill on Thursday that he had joined the statement calling for the discharge of all captives, including eight Thai citizens.
The top said,” I view this matter as an immediate humanitarian issue and will continue to do my utmost to ensure the safety and transfer of our Thai citizens so that they can gain home as soon as possible.”