Thailand to Australia | Hopeful

[Bossza007]

---

---

To: <Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Commonwealth of Australia> Owen From: <Sarabun@mfa.mail.go.th> Subject: Enhancement of the Bilateral Relationship Between Thailand and Australia Security Type: NSST 1.0 Architecture | Secret and Encrypted

---

To the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia,

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Thailand extends its highest regard to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Commonwealth of Australia and takes the honor of conveying the Government’s intent to deepen the foundation of our bilateral relations through mutual respect and shared aspirations.

Recognizing Australia’s pivotal role as a dynamic force in Oceania and the Pacific, Thailand is confident that a partnership rooted in equity and collective vision can advance a more just and harmonious Asia-Pacific. Such collaboration would stand as a testament to our shared dedication to human dignity and regional prosperity.

In this spirit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes that His Excellency Surin Pitsuwan, Director-General of the Department of ASEAN, Oceania, and Pacific Affairs, undertake an official visit to Australia. This visit would provide a valuable opportunity to engage in strategic and transparent dialogues aimed at strengthening our mutual cooperation in alignment with our common values.

The Ministry reiterates its profound appreciation for the Australian people, their vibrant culture, and their enduring contributions to global advancement. We anticipate your favorable response with great optimism and remain committed to fostering a partnership reflective of our shared ideals.

Sincerely,

Surin Pitsuwan
Director-General
Department of ASEAN, Oceania, and Pacific Affairs
Republic of Thailand

---

Digital Diplomatic Communication​

​

 

[Owen]

​

MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS​

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: PROTECTED (ENCRYPTED)​

4 June 2005

Dear Mr. Pitsuwan, You are welcome to visit Australia anytime. Our door has always been open and will always remain open to dialogue. Unfortunately I am not currently in the country and high-level talks with the Prime Minister are not on the table currently but the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Senator Don Farrell is available for discussions. Don is a stalwart of the Australian Labor Party in the state of South Australia, hailing from the Labor Right faction and a big proponent of closer ties with Asia. He is a master of negotiations and charm, so I couldn't think of any better person to undertake these discussions. Yours sincerely, Kevin Rudd.

Parliament House, CANBERRA, ACT 2600 Telephone: (02) 6277 7700​

Protective Marking:	Business Impact Level:	Compromise of Information Confidentiality:	Required to be Encrypted:
UNOFFICIAL	No Business Impact	No damage. This information does not form part of official duty.
OFFICIAL	Low Business Impact	No or insignificant damage. This is the majority of routine information.
OFFICIAL: Sensitive	Low to Medium Business Impact	Limited damage to an individual, organisation or government generally if compromised.
PROTECTED	High Business Impact	Damage to the national interest, organisations or individuals.
SECRET	Extreme Business Impact	Serious damage to the national interest, organisations or individuals.
TOP SECRET	Catastrophic Business Impact	Exceptionally grave damage to the national interest, organisations or individuals.

Bossza007