Yingluck emphasises Thai-Cambodian ties for cooperation
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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Thailand and Cambodia will have to jointly work out solutions that benefit both nations, after the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s verdict on the Preah Vihear case.
"Thailand and Cambodia share the 800-km-long border. As Asean members, we have to rely on each other for prosperity. We share long historical ties and both need to cooperate for the sake of both nations," she said at a press conference.
She also assured all that for Thailand's part, the government would put Thailand's sovereignty and national interests on the priority as well as the pride of Thailand and Asean. The government has instructed military officers to maintain peace along the border.
The Thai government will set up a working committee, to carry out actions in persuant to the ICJ's verdict. The committee will then work with Cambodia, to find mutual solutions, she said.
From the VDO conference from the Hague, Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul praised the legal team, consisting of Thais and foreigners.
"On behalf of the Thai government, we'd like to thank you for the support you delivered to Thai people," he told the foreign team.
Alain Pellet noted that he was satisfied with the ruling and he thanked for the support from the Thai team, which provided the "wonderful, enthusiastic and friendly assistance".
"We thank the team and the government of Thailand and also Thai people for their wonderful welcome (witnessed during his visit to Bangkok)," he said.
Alina Miron added that the team has done its best and the verdict was "very good for Thailand and Cambodia to move on".
