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‘Don’ pointed out that ‘Prayut’ is the key Restoring Thai-Saudi relations Going beyond the past, moving towards the future

‘Don’ pointed out that ‘Prayut’ is the key Restoring Thai-Saudi relations Going beyond the past, moving towards the future

Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, answered questions from “Matichon” about Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister and delegation from January 25-26 to restore ties between the two countries. the country to return to normal What happened is the result of six years of work since the three-party discussions took place during the 2nd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit on October 9-10, 2016 in Bangkok. between Gen. Prayut Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain at the time and Mr. Adil bin Ahmad al-Nubir, then Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.

“It is a work that the Prime Minister has been paying attention and following up for the past 6 years, trying to lay the groundwork until the results are as seen. If you don’t pay attention, you won’t arrive today. with an invitation to visit to normalize the relationship which is not easy Since the relationship between them has stalled for over 30 years, January 25th is considered a new vision. And the Prime Minister is the key to this matter,” Don said.

When asked if Saudi Arabia is not interested in any issue now? Mr Don said we talk a lot But to talk about them right now is not helpful. We will go beyond the past No more talking about the past because it has been taken care of and managed to a satisfactory level. Next, it has to skip this point and talk about the future. During the Prime Minister’s visit There will be discussions about how we will move forward in our relationship and what we will do together.

Asked by reporters after the relationship between them was restored today. Will both countries appoint ambassadors to take over the duties at all? Mr Don said It is a matter that will follow. Everything has to go in steps. which is considered beneficial to both parties, both the nation and the people