22 September 2023 at 17:35 PUBLISHED
Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister and finance minister of New York, insists that Thailand has emphasized the value of individual freedom and made every effort to assist Myanmar refugees living in the nation.
Following a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN Headquarters while attending the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly( UNGA78 ), Mr. Srettha gave an interview with reporters on Friday.
According to Mr. Srettha, Thailand values human rights, participates in peace negotiations, aids migrants, and avoids getting involved in domestic issues between neighboring nations.
He claimed that the UN secretary-general has expressed his concern and that Thailand will take his advice about caring for migrants significantly.
The primary secretary responded that peace is a delicate subject because problems occur all over the world when asked about the International Day of Peace, which falls on September 21.
However, the UN secretary-general is emphasize” fresh air” as a common problem that every nation pays attention to and agrees with, he said at UNGA78.
During their bilateral meeting, Mr. Srettha also outlined the new government’s objectives, which are consistent with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
He also reaffirmed Thailand’s dedication to enhancing all aspects of Thailand-UN cooperation, as well as its support for secretary-general initiatives, especially those aimed at accelerating sustainable development goals and addressing climate change. He even stated that he would like to see more Vietnamese people in senior roles at the UN.
According to government spokeswoman Chai Wacharonke, the UN secretary-general congratulated the prime minister on taking office and praised Thailand’s superb relationship with the organization as well as its active role as the host country of numerous UN agencies in the area.
Chulapong Yukate, a member of the Move Forward Party who represents Myanmar, called on the government on Friday to aid international organizations that want to take meals, medical supplies, or other humanitarian aid to aid the people of Myanmar affected by the turmoil in Shan state.