Nonthaburi, Commerce Minister welcomes senior US executives. Discuss cooperation in pushing for measures to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction in Thailand. Accepting new era trade regulations Emphasis on world peace
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce revealed that Welcoming senior executives U.S. Department of Energy and the US Ambassador On the occasion of visiting The issue of trade measures to control products related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)) including Dual-Use Items (DUI) was discussed in order to answer. Responding to modern trade regulations that take into account peace and world peace.
Mr. Frank A. Rose, Principal Deputy Administrator National Nuclear Security Administration U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godek Visited in Thailand and paid homage
and discussed enhancing trade measures to control products related to the spread of WMD and DUI products, emphasizi
ng the importance of implementing the measures. For the peace of the world community Ready to say that now Many countries in the ASEAN region have already implemented such measures, such as Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Lao PDR is about to announce measures to control DUI products soon.
However, it has expressed its position that Thailand is ready to take measures to fully prevent Thai products from being used in ways related to the spread of WMD in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540. In 2020, the Ministry of Commerce Has proceeded to issue the Act on Control of Products Related to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, B.E. 2019, effective from January 1, 2020, which the Act has given the Ministry of Commerce the authority to Consideration of measures to control DUI products, including licensing measures and other measures. related But with the COVID-19 epidemic crisis that affects exports around the world The Ministry of Commerce has therefore delayed the
implementation of licensing measures. However, the Ministry of Commerce recognizes the importance of safe trade. It does not lead to conflict or terrorism. and has responsibility for global society. Therefore, Thailand is ready to cooperate with the international community in implementing measures to control DUI products based on maintaining a balance between security and safety. and facilitation of trade and investment
In addition, a representative of the US Department of Energy informed that the US is willing to support Thailand in every dimension. So that Thailand can effectively implement measures to control DUI products. Such measures will not only help reduce the risk of the spread of WMD, but will also help increase Thailand’s competitiveness on the world stage. which currently the United States Currently considering expanding the production base of semiconductor products to the ASEAN region. The fact that Thailand has a DUI product control system is considered one of the factors that help attract for
eign direct investment (FDI), especially high-tech products that are target industries according to Thai government policy, such as the electric vehicle industry. electronic industry digital industry and modern machinery manufacturing industry This is because investors are confident that Thailand will have effective and safe measures for regulating products, technology, and capital, which will bring in foreign investment, job creation, income generation, and the transfer of technical knowledge. Production which will create added value and continue to expand the domestic industry.
However, Thailand and the United States are important strategic partners and have had good relations with each other for more than 190 years. The United States congratulated and praised Thailand for its importance in taking measures to prevent the spread of WMD and the United States along with Burma. Consider cooperation with Thailand in order to achieve concrete results in the said measures.
Source: Thai News Agency