Japanese envoy says bilateral talks enough
Saturday August 02, 2008
THANIDA TANSUBHAPOL & WASSANA NANUAM
Bangkok Post
Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag has suggested that France play a role in helping Thailand and Cambodia find a solution to the sensitive dispute over the overlapping border areas surrounding the 11th century Hindu temple of Preah Vihear. The suggestion was made yesterday after French Ambassador to Thailand Laurent Bili called on Mr Tej to congratulate him on his appointment as foreign minister.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Tharit Charungvat quoted Mr Tej as saying that France could play a role in solving the problems between the neighbours.
''The role of France in this region is long-standing since the colonial period. But in the new era, France can play a constructive role in cooperating with the region and countries like Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam or Thailand,'' Mr Tej was quoted as saying.
Cambodia is a former French colony and France was the only one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) which supported Cambodia in bringing the two-country border issue to the UNSC.
Mr Bili accepted that he pass on the information to his country and to an envoy based in the UNSC as the dispute was sensitive in nature and very important for the Thai people.
The ambassador also expressed his understanding over the sensitivity of the issue and said France's position was that this issue be resolved bilaterally or within the region, according to the statement of the Foreign Ministry.
Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Hideaki Kobayashi, who also called on Mr Tej yesterday, agreed that talks at the bilateral level would be enough between Thailand and Cambodia to resolve this thorny problem.
''Japan is ready to support de-mining in the area of the Preah Vihear temple as this kind of project will be a way out to help rebuild the relationship between the two countries,'' said Mr Tharit.
Mr Kobayashi praised Mr Tej for getting the talks off to a good start despite being in the job for just one day before the Siem Reap meeting.
At the National Security Council meeting on Wednesday, the operational-level officials could not reach any agreement on troop withdrawals.
However, a meeting of policy-makers will be held soon to discuss the issue again.
Meanwhile, Supreme Commander Boonsrang Niempradit has given assurances Thailand and Cambodia would remain on speaking terms despite their problems.
He was speaking after a meeting of supreme commanders of the Asean countries at a hotel in Bangkok yesterday.
The Asean supreme commanders met to discuss military measures at the regional level needed to tackle problems such as epidemics, terrorism and disasters.
Regarding the Thai-Cambodia border dispute, Gen Boonsrang said soldiers of the two neighbouring countries know each other well enough and can talk to each other.
Soldiers would be instrumental in bringing about understanding as they speak ''the same language'', he said.
Gen Boonsrang said he was told by Cambodia's supreme commander at the meeting that there was no problem.
He said soldiers had nothing against each other, but sometimes those in power tend to dictate to soldiers.
Gen Boonsrang said military commanders are due to discuss the Thai-Cambodia border issue with the foreign minister in the next few days.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Tharit Charungvat quoted Mr Tej as saying that France could play a role in solving the problems between the neighbours.
''The role of France in this region is long-standing since the colonial period. But in the new era, France can play a constructive role in cooperating with the region and countries like Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam or Thailand,'' Mr Tej was quoted as saying.
Cambodia is a former French colony and France was the only one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) which supported Cambodia in bringing the two-country border issue to the UNSC.
Mr Bili accepted that he pass on the information to his country and to an envoy based in the UNSC as the dispute was sensitive in nature and very important for the Thai people.
The ambassador also expressed his understanding over the sensitivity of the issue and said France's position was that this issue be resolved bilaterally or within the region, according to the statement of the Foreign Ministry.
Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Hideaki Kobayashi, who also called on Mr Tej yesterday, agreed that talks at the bilateral level would be enough between Thailand and Cambodia to resolve this thorny problem.
''Japan is ready to support de-mining in the area of the Preah Vihear temple as this kind of project will be a way out to help rebuild the relationship between the two countries,'' said Mr Tharit.
Mr Kobayashi praised Mr Tej for getting the talks off to a good start despite being in the job for just one day before the Siem Reap meeting.
At the National Security Council meeting on Wednesday, the operational-level officials could not reach any agreement on troop withdrawals.
However, a meeting of policy-makers will be held soon to discuss the issue again.
Meanwhile, Supreme Commander Boonsrang Niempradit has given assurances Thailand and Cambodia would remain on speaking terms despite their problems.
He was speaking after a meeting of supreme commanders of the Asean countries at a hotel in Bangkok yesterday.
The Asean supreme commanders met to discuss military measures at the regional level needed to tackle problems such as epidemics, terrorism and disasters.
Regarding the Thai-Cambodia border dispute, Gen Boonsrang said soldiers of the two neighbouring countries know each other well enough and can talk to each other.
Soldiers would be instrumental in bringing about understanding as they speak ''the same language'', he said.
Gen Boonsrang said he was told by Cambodia's supreme commander at the meeting that there was no problem.
He said soldiers had nothing against each other, but sometimes those in power tend to dictate to soldiers.
Gen Boonsrang said military commanders are due to discuss the Thai-Cambodia border issue with the foreign minister in the next few days.
10 comments:
Tai will not leave the territory easily unless it gains the profits or piece of Cambodia soil. the longer the rgc prolong and play in the negotiation game with Thailand, the weaker and losing stance Cambodia is willing to take. What negotiation????? All Cambodia: the territory, the temple what we deserve and what absolutely belongs to us all Cambodia.
Take the case straight to the UN and diplomaticlly force this outlawed, uncivilized, illegal thai-thieves out of Cambodia's soil WITHOUT any concession or condition.
Sihanouk-to-compatriots
Brvoe King Sihanouk,
Siams never wants un or unesco intervetion because they know exactly that they will lose and the ICJ will trial them.
Their weakness is easy to see from even a blinded man.Therefore, there should not be any negotiation, hand this case to UN and UNESCO.
SIAMS WILL SEE THE RESULT.
WE MUST NOT BE FRIENDLY OR DIPLOMATIC WITH THEM WHILE THEY VIOLETS INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ASEAN CHARTER.
TRUE KHMER
Boe ah siam vea hav baraing aoy chuoy dos sray ko hav tov, yeung ko ach hav sahak prochea cheat ning tolaka antarak cheat prom teang UNESCO mok chuoy dos sray dae.
Pi anh
11:50 PM
Pls do not use the nickname of our sacred former King in the comments.
It's not good at all.
Kon Khmer
Now we all are confusing what the RGC is doing. After SRP meeting, all parties claimed success and no need afurther meeting. However, afterward, there is nothing change at the border, Insteadly, Thai troop is more reinforced and testing a combat at some strategic points of the border.
Visiblyly, Thai makes Cambodia sleep handsomly and he is deplomatical offence. More
visibly equally, Cambodian stance seems like weaker and weaker while Thai is actively diplomatically offending.
What's beyond the scenes?
We all Khmer concerns about that !!!
We all Khmer were deeply ashamed of Khmer ambassador to Thailand, Oung Sean, who speak in Asean meeting to clod down the situation at the border. This was very weak and retreated stance of Cambodia in front of regional and international community. He made them all cofuse with the real situation.
Robber has robbed and stayed in our house, but the owner did not resist, but even told the neighbor that he and the robber were very friendly and could talk together without their help. Surprisingly, some other household want to help bcoz they know well that background of the robber, but the owner still insist to talk with the robber.
How's come !!!
How's the owner so stupid !!!
In worst case, who'll help the owner?
If the owner is so crazy and stupid like this, the neighbors will help him or not when the owner ask for help at the last momet.
Khmer leaders are still singing a out-of-date song :" It's to Government ". Finally and visibly, Khmer Empire became a poor Kingdom.
Who's responsible in front of History? Khmer rouge killed more than 1 million of people, but no one dare to be responsible.
Khmer all should wake up !!!
Do not speep any more !!!
Reject irresponsible song !!!
Vea pou kae ban tae khmae knea aeng te. Chea muoy ah siam, ah yuon, vea khlach ke doch chhkae kheunh khla. Ah chhkae os nis kmean ches ey krav pi luoch cheat, luok cheat, ning bam phlanh cheat te.
Ah noruok teang pouch.
Pi anh
If Cambodia feels that during the talk the Thai try to trick us just just turn down their proposal.
The Strongest man of Cambodia BUT the Weakest one worldwide.. Loung Vek Prak Doung/Phnom Penh Dollars.."
Anti-Thai Sentiment increases only Cam-Leaders are Quiete....////
" Patience/non-violence are Pretext of Fears..."
The main purpose of our Leaders is =Power within Cambodia..."
"win-win= Cambodia share 50% of land to Thais and get 50% (10% is Cambodian Land but offer 50% to Thais..."
This is the style of Settle Land dispute in Cambodia "
Samdach Excellency Bandit/Phd. General 7 diamond stras Oknha Acharknoy(Phd. from Chea Chanreourn Unv. PPenh
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