Hanoi, July 19, 2024, The Europe Today: The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand is actively liaising with Thai authorities to assist the families of individuals who were killed at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok, announced Phạm Thu Hằng, spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday.
During the ministry’s regular press briefing, Hằng noted that upon receiving information about the tragic incident, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính issued a directive for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to closely collaborate with Thailand in their investigations.
“In line with the Prime Minister’s directive, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided the necessary information to the Ministry of Public Security to facilitate professional measures,” Hằng stated.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok has been working in close coordination with Thai authorities, seeking updates and urging the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and police to keep them informed of any new developments. They have also requested favorable conditions for citizen protection work.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families and hope they can overcome this painful period,” Hằng expressed.
Additionally, Hằng addressed the submission of Việt Nam’s extended continental shelf in the Central Area of the East Sea (South China Sea) to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
“Việt Nam’s stance has been clearly articulated in the Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam regarding our submission,” she said.
To demonstrate Việt Nam’s goodwill and responsibility, the nation has informed relevant countries about this matter through diplomatic channels. Hằng emphasized that the discussions were conducted in a spirit of sincerity, friendship, and frankness.
“All countries recognize and respect Việt Nam’s right to submit a proposal on the boundary of the continental shelf extending beyond 200 nautical miles, in accordance with Article 46 of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,” she concluded.
