US embassy cable - 05BANGKOK3206

UNCLAS BANGKOK 003206 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
DEPARTMENT FOR EAP, EAP/BCLTV, NEA 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV, PREL, KPAO, TH, IRAQ 
SUBJECT: THAILAND ISSUES STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR NEW IRAQI 
GOVERNMENT 
 
REF: BANGKOK 3107 
 
1.  (SBU)  The MFA has informed Post that the RTG has issued 
a public statement in support of the Iraqi transitional 
Government.  The MFA has posted the announcement on the 
Ministry's website (www.mfa.go.th).  In addition, MFA North 
America Division provided post with a copy of a 
congratulatory Diplomatic Note the MFA sent to the Iraqi 
Foreign Ministry.  A copy of the public statement and 
diplomatic note follow. 
 
2.  (U) BEGIN TEXT OF PUBLIC STATEMENT: 
Thailand welcomes the formation of the new democratically 
elected Iraqi government.  This political milestone comes as 
a result of perseverance and the collective strength of the 
Iraqi people, who deserve full praise and admiration for 
their efforts, despite the numerous difficulties and 
obstacles in their way. 
 
Thailand recognizees that the new Iraqi government will have 
the important task of rebuilding an environment of peace and 
stability in Iraq, as well as to provide for the well being 
and prosperity of the people of Iraq.  The successful 
management of this period of political transition will be 
crucial for the future political stability of the country, as 
well as the region. 
 
Thailand reaffirms its intention to work with the United 
Nations and the international community in rendering support 
to the government of Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafri, for 
the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country.  To 
this end, Thailand looks forward to strengthening existing 
cooperation and relations between the two countries 
END PUBLIC STATEMENT 
 
 
3.  (SBU)  BEGIN TEXT OF DIPLOMATIC NOTE: 
Excellency, 
I have the honor and great pleasure to extend to Your 
Excellency my sincere congratulations and best wishes upon 
Your Excellency's resumption of duty as Minister of Foreign 
Affairs of the Republic of Iraq. 
 
I am confident that, with Your Excellency at the helm of 
Iraq's foreign policy, the relations between Iraq and 
Thailand will continue to be further strengthened for the 
mutual benefit and prosperity of our two countries and 
peoples. 
 
I have further the honor to reaffirm the commitment of 
Thailand to support the international community in providing 
humanitarian assistance to Iraq, and encourage the new Iraqi 
government in working for progress towards the reconstruction 
of the country. 
 
Accept Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. 
 
Kantathi Suphamongkhon 
Minister of Foreign Affairs 
END DIPLOMATIC NOTE 
BOYCE