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Surakiart SATHIRATHAI

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2002-09-24
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2004-09-24
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  1. “The current Thai Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is determined to see the Thai people enjoy the benefits of freedom from fear and want. Human security has therefore been declared one of the Government's most important policies. Thailand believes that we will be one of the first countries in the world to set up a ministry of human security for that specific purpose. The ministry is due to be inaugurated next month. Thailand is also proud to be one of the 13 members of the Human Security Network, whose work is well under way. The scourge of drugs deprives our people of both freedom from fear and freedom from want, and poverty remains a major threat to human security.”

    2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)

  2. “It is also the responsibility of each and every State to ensure that peace, once restored, will last. In this regard, Thailand is honoured to be hosting the current peace negotiations between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, 19 being held from 16 to 18 September. We hope to facilitate the peace talks with a view to bringing a lasting solution to this longstanding conflict and to ending the suffering that has resulted. As part of the reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, Thailand has pledged to share its experience and knowledge in the reduction of opium cultivation through the crop substitution programme under the renowned project sponsored by His Majesty the King. That is part of the global effort to sustain peace in Afghanistan, as the scourge of drugs threatens peace and stability.”

    2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)

  3. “At the same time, we are also convinced that diplomatic efforts, undertaken within the United Nations framework, are desirable and will be the most effective means of reaching a favourable solution and so preventing the escalation of this crisis. Therefore, while we view as a positive development yesterday's letter to the Secretary-General, undertaking to allow United Nations weapons inspectors back into Iraq, we, together with other nations, expect Iraq fully to live up to the solemn undertaking that it has given to the world body. While effective multilateral mechanisms are the key to the maintenance of international peace and security, it is also the responsibility of each and every member of the international community to bring about and uphold peace.”

    2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)

  4. “The uncontrolled spread of small arms and light weapons and the proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction are growing threats to world peace and security. The indispensable role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security must gain support from every member of the community. In order to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and pave the way for their reduction and eventual elimination, the multilateral security system must be effectively complied with. In this regard, we urge Iraq to comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions unconditionally and unreservedly, in accordance with its responsibilities.”

    2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)

  5. “Moreover, the Thai Government is determined to push ahead with the necessary steps, in terms of its domestic legislation and regulations, so as to enable Thailand to become a party to all the international conventions relating to terrorism. We are working closely with the Counter-Terrorism Committee to implement Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). There is to date no indication whatsoever that there is any trace of terrorist capability in Thailand. We are making sure that no terrorist activities or networks can be harboured in our territory. The Association of South-East Asian Nations and United States Joint Declaration for Cooperation to Combat International Terrorism also demonstrates our common and regional resolve to fight terrorism. Obviously we cannot take peace for granted.”

    2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)

  6. “Indeed, the post-11-September world must rely much more on the role of the multilateral mechanism to promote peace, security and prosperity in the international community. More than ever before, today's terrorism continues to be a threat to human security and global economic stability. As the Secretary-General so rightly said, that tragic incident and its repercussions required a broad, sustained and global response. Thailand fully endorses his call for the international community to use multilateral institutions effectively to respond to the global scourge of terrorism. Thailand condemns terrorism and supports all United Nations actions against it.”

    2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)

  7. “I would also like to congratulate Switzerland on becoming a new Member of the family of this world body. Switzerland is hardly a stranger to the United Nations system; its support has been long standing. I am certain that the two new Members will further contribute to the universality and the work of the United Nations. As we remember, one year on, the horrendous terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, we share the grief and painful awareness of the impact of that heinous crime on global security and stability. One year on, we are still witnessing the development of conflicts, threats of terrorism and the challenge of how to deal with errant members of the international community.”

    2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)

  8. “I would like, on behalf of the Government and the people of Thailand, to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, Sir, upon your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty-seventh session. I am confident that, under your able leadership and guidance, this session will build upon the momentum and efforts of previous endeavours and reach a fruitful conclusion. I also wish to commend your predecessor, Mr. Han Seung-soo, whose tireless efforts guided us through the past eventful year. We look forward to welcoming the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the United Nations. Thailand is honoured to have actively participated in the United Nations operations in East Timor from the very beginning. Thailand's role in East Timor was unique in linking the peacekeeping mission to development and poverty eradication.”

    2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)