- May 4, 2021
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To: <Trần Đức Lương, President of Vietnam HeadlessSeeker > |
From: <Sarabun@mfa.mail.go.th> |
Subject: Vietnam's benefit in Thai-Lao peace talk |
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I am the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. I have recently sent a message to the Vietnamese ambassador to Thailand before the war between Thailand and Laos to notify the Vietnamese government of the war threat in the region. The war began two weeks ago, and we are looking forward to the peace talk between our leader and Lao. The government is looking forward to establishing military access and a joint program to protect their citizen in one another country. Thailand wants to end the war and cooperate with Laos, which we believe will benefit Vietnam. Vietnam mentioned that a free trade zone of ASEAN got blocked by Laos. We see this opportunity as a prospect for AFTA. We could convince Laos to join the program and start trading resources from our country with one another. We also want to establish a military base in Lao, and we want to offer them as well. Thailand inquires if your administration is interested in founding an installation base in Thailand and Laos. This step will significantly develop our collaboration to secure peace and stability in Southeast Asia. This plan is one of the visions that I have proposed to the Thai parliament to grow the connection inside the region. I believe if we can initiate the joint military program, we could guarantee peace. I have the support of the parliament, and we only need Vietnam to achieve it. I want to hear and respond from a competent leader like you.
Sincerely
Surakiart Sathirathai
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Thailand