United Nations Grievance Submission
Thailand has made a significant move in the international arena, pledging to join the UN Secretary-General's global campaign on humanitarian disarmament and mine action. This commitment was made during a series of meetings held in various locations, including Geneva, Switzerland, and New York.
The meetings, which took place on Wednesday, were a crucial platform for discussions on the border situation between Thailand and its neighbouring countries. Ambassador Cherdchai Chaivaivid briefed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the latest developments in this regard.
In Geneva, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa updated the meeting participants about cases where fresh landmines have injured Thai soldiers. The minister also reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
The briefing by Ambassador Cherdchai Chaivaivid, scheduled to be presented to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, was not related to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or the ICRC. Instead, it focused on the ongoing border situation and the need for international cooperation to address the issue.
Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa also met with Nada Al-Nashif, the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Carolyne-Mélanie Régimbal of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs. The minister raised concerns over Cambodia's violations of the UN Charter and human rights treaties, such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Thailand has taken Cambodia's alleged violation of international law to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The Foreign Minister highlighted Cambodia's breaches of humanitarian law during these meetings.
In a confirmation by Nikorndej Balankura, the spokesperson for the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa is in Geneva to present evidence of Cambodian-laid landmines on Thai soil. The minister is also scheduled to meet Ichikawa Tomiko, President of the 22nd Meeting of States Parties of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (Ottawa Convention).
These diplomatic efforts underscore Thailand's commitment to peace, security, and adherence to international law. The country continues to advocate for a world free of landmines and other weapons that indiscriminately harm civilians.
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