Thailand has expressed concern about a possible long-term energy crisis in the future.
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Special Meeting on the Middle East Situation was held online on the 13th, chaired by the Philippines, the current ASEAN chair, to discuss the current Middle East situation and relevant ASEAN response measures.
After attending the special meeting, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said that the current situation in the Middle East raises concerns about the possibility of a long-term energy crisis in the future.
He said that although negotiations have not yielded results at present, he still expects to see relevant parties continue the talks.
He also called on the relevant parties to safeguard the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz within the framework of international law and ensure the safety of passing ships.
Parnpree affirmed the five-point initiative proposed by China and Pakistan on restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East regions.
He said that Thailand welcomes all proposals aimed at promoting peace in the Middle East. The China-Pakistan five-point initiative can serve as a foundation, while proposals from the United States and Iran also require further discussion to find common ground and move the negotiations forward.