Thailand calls for joint efforts to solve South China Sea conflict
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Thailand Tuesday urged that the South China Sea conflict be addressed through joint efforts and by all means on the basis of mutual trust and confidence as well as equitable benefit.
Foreign Ministry issued the statement a few hours before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague was set to release its final decision on the case, which was brought by the Philippines challenging China's position.
“Thailand attaches great importance to maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia and adjacent areas, as well as restoring trust and confidence among countries in the regions, in order to foster an environment conducive to sustainable growth and prosperity through cooperation on all constructive activities.”
“The situation in the South China Sea should be addressed through concerted efforts and by every means, on the basis of mutual trust and confidence as well as equitable benefit, to reflect the nature of the long standing AseanChina relations.
The statement read that the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea should by all means be stressed. “And the need for all parties concerned to work expeditiously for the early conclusion of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) is of paramount importance to allow us to emerge stronger together.
Thailand believed that the ultimate goal for all that would benefit the peoples should be to render the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Stability and Sustainable Development.
