Government spokesperson reveals ASEAN-GCC statement: Prime Minister cares about Thai people

Bangkok, Government spokesperson reveals ASEAN-GCC statement. The Prime Minister is concerned about Thai people and wants to transport them back as soon as possible. and use every available channel to coordinate work and help care for the Thai people

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that leaders attending the ASEAN-Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN-GCC) summit were concerned about the situation in the Middle East. At the ASEAN-GCC summit, a statement was issued as follows:

ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Statement on Developments in Gaza

At the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit on 20 October 2023, leaders exchanged views and expressed deep concern over developments in the Middle East. and agree as follows

1. Condemn all attacks on civilians. and calls for a sustainable ceasefire and open access for all parties involved to humanitarian assistance. relief supplies and basic factors as well as other necessary services with maximum efficiency and effectiveness Including connections to electricity, water and being able to transport fuel. Food and medicine spread throughout Gaza without hindrance.

2. Call on all parties to the conflict to provide protection to civilians. Refrain from targeting these people. and comply with international humanitarian law. In particular, the principles and provisions of the Geneva Convention on the Protection of Civilians in Time of War of 12 August 1949

3. Call for the immediate and unconditional release of all civilian hostages and detainees, especially women, children, the sick and the elderly.

4. Accelerate all parties involved to move towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict. to achieve the two-state solution on the basis of pre-1967 boundaries consistent with international law and United Nations Security Council resolutions

5. Support the initiatives of Saudi Arabia, the European Union and the League of Arab States. in cooperation with Egypt and Jordan in reviving the Middle East peace process and resolve disputes between Israel and neighboring countries. In accordance with international law and all United Nations resolutions relating to the conflict.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, caring about the situation Both want to transport Thai people who have expressed their intention to return to the country as soon as possible. and concerned about the safety of the Thai hostages By confirming that the Prime Minister Use every available channel, including government, private, and personal relationships. in work coordination To take care of and protect Thai people as safely as possible.

“At this meeting, Thailand joined in expressing the same attitude as other leaders. Condemn all attacks on civilians. Call for a ceasefire Demands the immediate and unconditional release of all civilian hostages and detainees. The Prime Minister wants the Thai people to be released as soon as possible. Sympathize with relatives who want to welcome their loved ones home. and do not want additional losses in any case,” Mr. Chai said. - Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency