Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for significant reforms within the United Nations and emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation during his speech at the 81st session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Addressing the international body, Anutin stressed the need to restore trust as a core component of strengthening the U.N., ensuring that all member nations have a meaningful voice in global decision-making processes.
Anutin highlighted that peace is not merely the absence of conflict but requires active cooperation and dialogue among nations. He advocated for peaceful dispute resolution, particularly in regional matters. In this context, he called for dialogue to address disputes between Thailand and Cambodia. He also reiterated the importance of maritime discussions under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, focusing on maritime delimitation.
Furthermore, Anutin expressed Thailand’s support for peace and national reconciliation efforts in Myanmar, underscoring the necessity of peaceful approaches to conflicts in various regions, including the long-standing situation in Palestine.
The Thai Prime Minister’s address underscored the importance of dialogue and cooperation as essential tools for resolving international disputes and fostering a more inclusive and effective United Nations.