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Bangkok Post
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Thais part of Asean peace talk team
Thai officials will be part of an Asean delegation discussing peace with Myanmar's junta government in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, next month, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Wednesday. Speaking after attending the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting and related events in Kuala Lumpur from July 8–11, Mr Maris confirmed Thailand's commitment to Asean's peace initiative. During an informal meeting focused on the Myanmar crisis on Wednesday, Asean foreign ministers reaffirmed their support for Asean's Five-Point Consensus as the framework for addressing the situation, he said. Mr Maris noted that Malaysia, this year's Asean chair, emphasised the urgent need for a ceasefire with rebel forces around the country as a prerequisite for delivering humanitarian assistance. "Asean wants to see Myanmar become politically stable and safe for its people," he said. The meeting endorsed a plan for the foreign ministers of Malaysia, the Philippines (the incoming Asean chair), and Thailand to visit Nay Pyi Taw for talks with the Myanmar military authorities, he said. The goal, Mr Maris said, is to stress the importance of peacebuilding and inclusive humanitarian support. He also proposed that Asean's humanitarian mission, initiated after the earthquake in Myanmar in March, must be continued and expanded to ensure aid reaches all people in need. To achieve a sustainable resolution to the crisis, Mr Maris called for inclusive dialogue involving all relevant stakeholders in Myanmar. "As Myanmar's closest neighbour, Thailand is ready to facilitate dialogue among all sides and support a 'Myanmar-led, Myanmar-owned' solution," he said. "There is no point in Asean telling Myanmar what to do without the participation of all those involved in the crisis."
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN must tackle global challenges together
BANGKOK: ASEAN must work together to boost intra-regional trade and deepen cooperation to navigate an increasingly complex global political and economic landscape, said Thailand's Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa. Alongside intergovernmental collaboration, he said the private sector also plays a crucial role in overcoming these challenges. 'Amidst a complex global political and economic landscape, I stressed that ASEAN must work together to confront these challenges, particularly by strengthening intra-ASEAN trade, as we represent a combined market of nearly 700 million people,' he posted on his official X account on Thursday. He added that ASEAN members should work together to enhance collaboration among the region's business communities. Maris is currently in Kuala Lumpur for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, including the AMM Plenary Session and Retreat Session, which began on Tuesday. During the Plenary Session, Maris said ASEAN members exchanged views on strengthening and fostering a more cohesive ASEAN Community. 'I also emphasised the growing threat of transnational crimes in our region, particularly online scams, which undermine ASEAN's community-building efforts. In this regard, I called for stronger regional cooperation to tackle these threats effectively,' he said. At the Retreat Session, Maris said discussions focused on reinforcing ASEAN unity, including pursuing a collective ASEAN approach to the situation in Myanmar. 'The meeting recognised the importance of achieving a ceasefire in Myanmar, as well as organising a joint visit by the Foreign Ministers of Malaysia, as the current ASEAN Chair, along with Indonesia and the Philippines, as incoming Chairs, in the coming months to explore ways to facilitate humanitarian assistance,' he added. Meanwhile, the Thai Foreign Minister also held a bilateral meeting with Norway's State Secretary, Andreas Kravik. Maris said the discussion focused on deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, including the possibility of Norway's sovereign wealth fund - the largest in the world - investing in Thailand's Land Bridge project. 'Norway is a global leader in the green transition, from which Thailand can learn and adapt in order to help the Thai private sector move towards carbon neutrality,' he said. The 58th AMM and related meetings, held under Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship for 2025 with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', comprise 24 ministerial-level meetings involving ASEAN Dialogue Partners and Sectoral Dialogue Partners. – Bernama
The Standard
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Standard
Malaysia says China will sign Southeast Asia nuclear weapons free zone treaty when documents are ready
Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamad Hasan, Laos' Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane join hands for a group photo during ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with China at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 10, 2025. (Reuters)
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
More ASEAN Foreign Ministers Arrive In KL Ahead Of 58th AMM
GENERAL Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and his spouse Kokan Sangiampongsa arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), marking the beginning of ministerial-level arrivals for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, from July 8 to 11. Laos Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), marking the beginning of ministerial-level arrivals for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Timor-Leste's Foreign Minister, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), marking the beginning of ministerial-level arrivals for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. SEPANG, July 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN leaders continued to arrive in the Malaysian capital on Sunday evening ahead of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, with delegations from Timor-Leste and Laos among the latest to touch down at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Timor-Leste's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, landed at the Bunga Raya Complex at 7.30 pm, while Laos' Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane arrived at 8.08 pm. Earlier, Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma Theresa P. Lazaro touched down at 5.10 pm, followed by Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bui Thanh Son, and his wife Vu Thi Bich Ngoc, who arrived at 5.35 pm. Thailand Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and his wife Kokan Sangiampongsa landed at 8 pm. The 58th AMM and related meetings, a key annual event in the ASEAN calendar, will be hosted by Malaysia under its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship theme, 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. The highly anticipated gathering will see one of the largest assemblies of foreign ministers and high-ranking diplomats from around the world to discuss pressing global and regional issues, foster cooperation and advance the agenda of security and sustainability in ASEAN. Over 40 foreign ministers and representatives from international organisations are scheduled to attend a series of ASEAN-led meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from July 8 to 11. All foreign ministers of ASEAN member states will be present, except for Myanmar, which will be represented by a senior official from its foreign ministry. The Foreign Minister from Timor-Leste will be participating as an observer. This marks the fifth time Malaysia is chairing ASEAN, having previously held the chairmanship in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015.
Bangkok Post
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Thai-Cambodian border tensions easing, say ministers
Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border are starting to ease and Thailand expects Cambodia to withdraw forces from the border and return to bilateral talks, say Thai ministers. Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Thursday that tensions had subsided to a certain extent because there have been no skirmishes, although soldiers and weapons are still stationed close to the border. The Thai side would like to see the withdrawal of forces to the normal positions they occupied last year because the Thai government is concerned about the safety of local people, Mr Maris said. Thailand will try to resolve issues with Cambodia bilaterally through official diplomatic channels, he said, adding that the Thai government would not negotiate through social media. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, Hun Sen, have been prolific posters on Facebook and other channels, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says has only exacerbated the situation. The current dispute erupted after a clash on May 28 between Thai and Cambodian forces over a disputed part of the border in Ubon Ratchathani, in which one Cambodian soldier was killed. In parliament, Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit said the measures Thailand had adopted at the border did not place undue pressure on people. The border was not closed but crossings by people and vehicles have been limited to those who have regular duties related to work, school or trade, he said. At the Chong Chom crossing in Kap Choeng district of Surin, he noted, the Thai gate was open but the adjacent Cambodian border gate was closed. 'The existing pressures are not meant for economic effect but are intended to put pressure on criminal gangs. … Now scams have dropped noticeably,' he said, referring to the heavy concentration of criminal activity in Cambodian border towns such as Poipet. Gen Nattaphon also said that Cambodian members of the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) had resumed talks with their Thai counterparts and that was a positive sign. Earlier, they refused to talk and insisted only on bringing border issues to the International Court of Justice, which Thailand has opposed. Thai and Cambodian officials on the JBC are now considering conditions for further negotiations, said Gen Nattaphon, who is also acting as defence minister because the position was left vacant during the recent cabinet reshuffle. If the JBC resumes its meetings, he said, Thailand will propose that forces return to their normal positions to prevent untoward incidents and that intensified border controls be lifted.
