Govt ready to play part of negotiator
PUBLISHED: 28 Apr 2024 at 05: 10
According to Foreign Affairs Ministry official Nikorndej Balankura, Laos appreciates Thailand’s suggestion for” Asean Troika and Troika plus” sessions to relieve Myanmar’s crisis and bring about peace in the divided country.
Mr. Nikorndej spoke about the present position along the Thai-Myanmar border and Thailand’s plans to bring about peace there.
Thailand on Wednesday suggested these means of communication with Myanmar’s military coup to ease the crisis while remaining unwavering in its call for humanitarian aid and promoting harmony.
Mr. Nikorndej stated that the plan has been presented to Laos in its current capacity as Asean head this time.
He claimed Laos was considering this issue and welcomed the request.
The Asean Troika is a group system made up of foreign officials of the past, present and future head nations of the bloc] Indonesia, Laos and Malaysia, both ]. The Asean users with the “plus” are those who are concerned about the issue or want to promote peace.
He claimed that the Asean Troika plus has not been discussed by the other Asean individuals. When questioned about the anticipated date for the Asean Troika meet, he claimed that Laos, the Asean chair, will need to bring the issue up for discussion with the concerned Asean members.
Thailand, of course, wants Asean to get a more proactive approach to the Myanmar position. That is really our approach. That’s why we think the Asean Troika is a acceptable system,” he added.
” We are ready to discuss if they ask us to do so,” he said.
Thailand, as Myanmar’s neighboring nation, is ready to discuss with Myanmar and other global organizations to work together more and contribute to easing the issue, according to Mr. Nikorndej, who stated that the position had been more calm over the past 48 days.
On April 11, a well-equipped war that was struggling to manage and facing a check of its credibility, seized the important investing town of Myawaddy on the Myanmar side of the border with Thailand, according to a report from Reuters.
The insurgents have since withdrawn following a state battle. On April 20, 3, 000 people fled over the borders and all have since returned, according to the Thai state.