Day: July 15, 2023

Jakarta (ANTARA) – United States’ Secretary of State Anthony Blinken affirmed that Washington is committed to “the rules-based non-proliferation regime” in response to the ASEAN’s efforts in creating a nuclear-weapon-free zone.”We truly appreciate ASEAN leadership in this issue,” Blinken stated at a press conference in Jakarta on Friday (July 14) in connection with the possibility of the US signing the protocol to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty. “And we look forward to continuing and even intensifying talks with ASEAN,” he remarked. On Tuesday (July 11), Indonesia chaired the SEANWFZ Commission Meeting to discuss efforts in advancing the treaty’s protocol signing on the occasion of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting (AMM). The SEANWFZ Treaty, which is also known as the Treaty of Bangkok, was signed by 10 member states of the ASEAN in 1995. The treaty obligates its signatory states not to “develop, manufacture or otherwise acquire, possess or have control over nuclear weapons, station or transport nuclear weapons, or test or use nuclear weapons.” The signatory states also formulated a protocol to the treaty in a bid to invite five nuclear powers — China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States — to join the efforts to realize Southeast Asia as a region free of nuclear weapons. “However, 28 years after the signing of the treaty, none of the nuclear weapon states have signed it (the protocol),” Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister (FM) Retno Marsudi remarked at the start of the SEANWFZ Commission Meeting. China has expressed its readiness to sign the protocol despite no concrete actions seen so far. Meanwhile, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov stated on Thursday (July 13) that Moscow is willing to sign the protocol on grounds that all parties must commit to not developing and stationing any nuclear weapon. Earlier, Minister Marsudi revealed that the ASEAN will review the points of the treaty’s protocol in order to pave an easier way for the nuclear powers to sign and ratify it. “We will continue communicating with each other delegating our negotiators to review (the points of the protocol), as we see there are several points that cannot be agreed upon yet,” Marsudi noted on Tuesday.

Source: Antara News Agency

The Customs Department seized 6,000 kilograms of smuggled frozen beef worth more than 1.2 million baht at the Prachuap Khiri Khan border checkpoint.

Mr. Phanthong Loykulnan, consultant for development and management of tax collection As a spokesman for the Customs Department revealed that the Customs Department was informed that Frozen meat will be smuggled from foreign countries into the central region of Thailand. Pass through the checkpoint of the Pranburi Customs Prevention and Suppression Center Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Investigation and Suppression Division and officials from the Prachuap Khiri Khan Customs House Watch out for trucks driving through the area. Later, a suspicious 12-wheel truck was found. Therefore asked to enter the checkpoint and request a search

found frozen buffalo meat products Has a foreign country of origin Upon requesting documents for proof of customs clearance, it appears that the truck driver was unable to present. Frozen buffalo meat was found weighing 6,000 kilograms, valued at more than 1,200,000 baht. Offense of importation into the Kingdom Did not go through customs clearance according to law .

Source: Thai News Agency

The 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-56) and related meetings in Jakarta from July 8-14 sent out a message “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth” to the region and international community, said Ambassador Vu Ho, acting head of the ASEAN SOM Vietnam.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency, Ho said the discussions focused on economic cooperation, recovery and sustainable development. Ministers also affirmed the central role of ASEAN in all regional processes, ranging from growth, economic development, changing working methods and launching ASEAN’s decisions, to approaches to regional and international issues.

According to him, ASEAN also shared the view that disputes and differences could be handled via dialogue in accordance with international law.

In their speeches, foreign ministers of partner countries, on one hand, reiterated their commitments to the development of the region, dialogue and cooperation, while on the other hand put forward initiatives and commitments to support ASEAN in building its community.

Officials also committed to the common goal of ensuring that ASEAN, despite difficulties, remains a central and driving force in all efforts for peace and stability in the region.

Ho said countries recognised the progress made in the building of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) and considered it a positive step and encouraging sign, toward building trust, or even promoting preventive diplomacy to harmonise all relations and interests, ensuring peace and stability in the region.

He added that the Vietnamese delegation, led by Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, also sent out the message of a more active, responsible, and proactive Vietnam in joining ASEAN’s activities, and showcased Vietnam’s image as a peaceful, cooperative, and friendly nation with all countries around the world.

Vietnam wishes to contribute to the genuine development of ASEAN, making it a core and force to maintain peace and stability in Southeast Asia, as well as in the broader Asia and Indo-Pacific, he said./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The muscular hero “Denkhun Ngamnet” admitted without a hint that he fell in love with the voice of his ex-girlfriend “Grand Kornpassorn” after listening to the woman’s recent interview. Saying the other side’s voice is charming, goofy, looks funny, revealing that they still talk to each other today as each other’s best friends. not intercepting Welcome each other to have a new love. Which he does not know the same feeling that if Grand has a new girlfriend, what will it be like because it hasn’t happened yet?

Both parties are now single. Opportunity for the future to come back together is a matter of the future that no one knows. If one day there will be love, it must be a day that is really ready. Explain past love, “Grand” is the one who holds the relationship. So he decided to break up, glad that “Grand” was worried after knowing that he was thinner and shabby. Discouraged about love But it’s about work. Get out of the drama so hard that you forget to eat all day.

Source: Thai News Agency

Vietnam’s consistent position is that the disputes in the East Sea between the parties involved need to be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), respecting diplomatic and legal processes, and contributing to peace and cooperation in the waters, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang affirmed on July 15.

Hang made the remarks regarding Vietnam’s standpoint on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Ruling on the East Sea.

The official stated Vietnam once again reaffirms its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) in compliance with international law, and its legitimate rights over its maritime zones established in accordance with the UNCLOS./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

“Pitha” posted a clip to thank the people – the parliament, 324 votes for the Prime Minister. Announcing the launch of a campaign to solve Section 272, cut off the power of senators, together with the prime minister’s vote battleground Shouts if he fails to move forward and form a government ready to open the way for Pheu Thai July 15, 2023 Mr. Pita Limcharoenrat far-reaching party leader Prime Minister Candidate Publish video clips on social media. He thanked the 324 parliamentarians, especially the 13 senators, who voted in favor of him as prime minister. knowing that Many senators faced tremendous pressure from this decision. most important He would like to thank you for all your energy. Support from all people But I must apologize to everyone that we have not succeeded yet.

Mr. Phitha continued that, however, as the political party that received the number one vote in the election The Kao Klai Party has a mission to be responsible to the people. is to establish a government Today we try to do everything according to the democratic way. for the voice of the people to be heard The will of the people is respected. This is a common fight. Not just for the Progressive Party and the 14 million votes who chose the Progressive Party. It’s not just the struggle of 8 parties, representatives of 27 million votes, but it’s the struggle of the Thai people across the country. To confirm that the voice of the people must be the voice that determines the future of this country.

“Let us continue walking together. form a people’s government But we don’t have much time left. Because I know that Thailand can go on without a people’s government like this for a long time. under this limited time We have a few chances left. who have to fight together in 2 battles to lead to the successful establishment of a government according to public opinion

first battle What will happen in the next 4 days is the Prime Minister’s vote on July 19, 2023 and the second battle. It is a proposed amendment to section 272 of the constitution to cut the power of senators to choose the prime minister forever. Both battlegrounds will never be won. If we cannot change the mind of the senators to be on the side of the people

So I ask all citizens to join me on missions in these two battles. By sending a message to the senator in every way, every way that you can think of. I repeat, I want to be creative. Please invite senators to vote for the prime minister according to public opinion. Or vote to cancel Section 272 to return power to the people.”

The leader of the Kao Klai Party said that if we do our best in these 2 battles, it is clear that The Progressive Party does not really have the opportunity to be a leader in forming a government. He is ready to open the opportunity for Thailand. By opening the way for the second party, Pheu Thai Party, to lead the establishment of a coalition government of 8 parties under the MOU made together. And every representative of the Progressive Party is ready to support the prime ministerial candidate. of the Pheu Thai Party

However, the party leader has gone a long way. said at the end of the video clip that “But until that day We definitely won’t give up. And ask everyone to come together and fight to get to the end. I alone or the Progressive Party alone cannot change the minds of the senators and lead to the establishment of a people’s government. Therefore, we must ask for strength from all of you to join us in doing the mission so that we can successfully establish a people’s government. The future of the party in forming a government is in the hands of all of you. Let’s help each other send a message to change the mind of senators together. Thank you. ” – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Jayapura (ANTARA) – Acting Mayor of Jayapura CityFrans Pekey stated that the holding of the 43rd Association Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit will stimulate economic growth in Indonesia, including its Papua region.Pekey elaborated that the international-level event will surely be held to discuss various regional policies that can provide benefits to the bloc members’ diplomatic, social, and also economic relations. “I believe that this (summit) will encourage strengthened economic growth by taking into account developments of the tourism sector, businesses, as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs),” he stated in Jayapura on Saturday. Pekey then expressed optimism over the ASEAN Summit delegates formulating intergovernmental policies that can further strengthen their trade relations, which, in turn, will potentially boost the people’s economy. This year, Indonesia is holding the chairmanship of the ASEAN and has adopted the theme of “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth” to reflect its goal of making ASEAN important and relevant as a global growth center. t the 42nd ASEAN Summit held on May 9-11 in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, the bloc’s leaders produced several important documents, including the Declaration on Advancing Regional Payment Connectivity and Promoting Local Currency Transactions. “Hopefully, the 43rd ASEAN Summit, which will take place in Jakarta on September 5-7, will result in policies that provide positive impacts to economic growth, elevating Indonesian people’s living standard, including those living in Papua,” he noted. Furthermore, Pekey expressed belief that the central government will take follow-up actions to the expected policies formulated at the summit by paying close attention both to efforts to bolster domestic production and exports to ASEAN markets. He further noted that the government can help domestic MSME players by opening broader export opportunities to ASEAN markets, thereby enabling them to promote their products to other Southeast Asian nations. “We also hope that Papuan MSMEs, especially in Jayapura City, will invest great efforts to produce high-quality products that can compete with those from other regions in Indonesia,” he remarked.

Source: Antara News Agency

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) learned from the experience of the Center for Liveable Cities (CLC), an organization under the Singapore’s Ministry of National Development, in developing liveable city to be adapted in Nusantara’s development.”I expect that we can have more sessions with CLC in the future,” Deputy for Facilities and Infrastructure at OIKN Silvia Halim noted through a statement on Friday in connection with Singaporean CLC’s visit to IKN. “Singapore is a city and also a country that became an inspiration for many cities in the world, including Indonesia,” she affirmed. Singaporean CLC shared its experience with OIKN in developing a liveable city that aligns with the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between OIKN and CLC that was inked in March 2023. Singapore is one of the finest examples for OIKN to develop Nusantara, East Kalimantan, to make it a sustainable, smart, and green city, Halim explained. “Hard work is necessary to develop a city from scratch amid a forest, but we believe that learning and effort do not have to start from zero,” she remarked. ccording to Halim, learning from the experiences of other countries, such as Singapore, is the best method. Various knowledge and experiences can be gained and then improved upon. “We expect that we have the opportunity to do it better and then develop a city for the future, not just for Indonesia but also the world,” she remarked. Executive Director of CLC Hugh Lim directly observed the progress in development of IKN. He said that it was a privilege for his group to be able to witness the remarkable advancement of Indonesia’s important project. On the occasion, CLC also had the opportunity to directly observe several spots in IKN, such as the Sepaku Semoi Dam, Nusantara Zero Point, West Sumbu Kebangsaan, and Construction Workers Housing. Through the visit, CLC has been able to gain a better understanding of the project development stages and can see that there is a very comprehensive plan for this, Lim remarked. He also expects to be able to exchange knowledge from the development experience in Singapore with OIKN officials.

Source: Antara News Agency