- May 4, 2021
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Regarding Sweden v. Nationales Consortium Für Marineexport
Published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Thailand
The Socialist Republic of Thailand stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Sweden in pursuing a legitimate grievance against Nationales Consortium Für Marineexport in the new case brought before the International Court of Justice. The confederal government commends the Swedish government for bringing the dispute before the ICJ, acknowledging the formal and existing legal process. Thailand and Sweden share a deep strategic partnership, and it is in our mutual interests that international justice is upheld.
The principle of pacta sunt servanda, or agreements must be kept, is a cornerstone of the international rule of law. Adhering to contractual obligations is fundamental to global order and trust, especially in defense. Thailand unequivocally condemns Nationales Konsortium Fur Marineexport for breaching the Domestic Production Rights Agreement. It represents an impermissible affront to international legal norms, destabilizing confidence in global commercial and security agreements. Sweden has an inviolable right to defend its national security interests, and the illegal selling of high-capacity military platforms directly threatens such security.
Thailand expresses its full confidence in the ICJ Commercial Chamber’s ability to conduct a rigorous, impartial, and expeditious inspection of all evidence presented by Sweden. We are certain that a guilty verdict will be delivered. The ICJ must issue a firm and explicit statement against Nationales Konsortium Fur Marineexport to hold such a rogue organization fully accountable for its illegal actions. Article 46 of the ICJ Statute outlines “Orders for Compensation” and “Directions to States” to ensure the cessation of further unauthorized sales and strict adherence to the original contractual terms.
The principle of pacta sunt servanda, or agreements must be kept, is a cornerstone of the international rule of law. Adhering to contractual obligations is fundamental to global order and trust, especially in defense. Thailand unequivocally condemns Nationales Konsortium Fur Marineexport for breaching the Domestic Production Rights Agreement. It represents an impermissible affront to international legal norms, destabilizing confidence in global commercial and security agreements. Sweden has an inviolable right to defend its national security interests, and the illegal selling of high-capacity military platforms directly threatens such security.
Thailand expresses its full confidence in the ICJ Commercial Chamber’s ability to conduct a rigorous, impartial, and expeditious inspection of all evidence presented by Sweden. We are certain that a guilty verdict will be delivered. The ICJ must issue a firm and explicit statement against Nationales Konsortium Fur Marineexport to hold such a rogue organization fully accountable for its illegal actions. Article 46 of the ICJ Statute outlines “Orders for Compensation” and “Directions to States” to ensure the cessation of further unauthorized sales and strict adherence to the original contractual terms.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Socialist Republic of Thailand
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