Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Thai Prime Minister Gen PrayutChan-o-cha claimed that peace talks between the government and southern rebelgroups are progressing well, with the ultimate goal of restoring peace andconfidence in the violence-torn south.
PM Prayut said on April 1 that a government-appointed team led by Gen Aksara Kerdphol isnegotiating terms with southern insurgent groups to establish violence-freezones in residential and economic areas of the south.
Apart from ending violence, peace dialogues also seek to get every sideinvolved in the effort to foster unity and peace, improve the wellbeing oflocal people, and develop southern communities.
PM Prayut pleaded with the public to have trust and faith in the government,giving an assurance that all terms agreed on will be based on the best interestof the nation and its people.
In the meantime, Gen Aksara has implored members of the press and responsibleagencies to familiarize the public with the current situation in thesouthernmost provinces using facts and reliable information, while asking thepublic to have confidence in the government’s procedures to bring peace back tothe South of Thailand.-VNA
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