Thailand-U EU Trade Talks Hang as Uyghurs Face Deportation
Bangkok [ Thailand ), April 2 (ANI): The Committee for Economic Development is collaborating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and commerce departments to evaluate the effect of the Thai government's deportation of Uyghur An ongoing negotiation for a free trade agreement with the European Union ( EU ), Bangkok Post reported.
On Thursday, the committee convened with officials from both ministries, private sector members, representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), and leaders from the Federation of Thai Small and Medium Enterprises to address the current circumstances.
Sittiphol Viboonthanakul, who serves as the chairman of the committee and is a member of the People's Party (PP), commented prior to the meeting that the deportation It might lead to severe outcomes as a result. Thailand "s global trade relationships, especially considering the EU "s harsh criticism of the government's behavior, as emphasized in the Bangkok Post report.
He additionally stressed that the circumstances should be thoroughly analyzed to ascertain if they might cause a postponement of the agreement signature. free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU , anticipated to be finalized later this year. Furthermore, he mentioned that Thailand 's aspirations to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development ( OECD It could also be impacted.
According to BP, Viboonthanakul proposed that the talks should also take into account the possible effects of U.S. trade policies, such as the potential for higher tariffs on Thai goods exported to America.
He emphasized that the administration needs to create a plan to address possible trade disputes and the resulting economic impacts if this happens. Thailand - EU The FTA has not been finalized as scheduled. During the discussion, delegates from the TCC insisted that Thailand Has always followed international standards human rights standards, according to BP.
China 's treatment of Uyghur S has faced significant criticism for widespread condemnation, with numerous reports highlighting systematic repression involving large-scale detention in alleged "re-education" camps, compulsory labor practices, and pervasive monitoring. Uyghur They encounter religious bias, cultural suppression, and random incarceration.
Accounts have detailed instances of torture, compulsory sterilizations, and familial separations, alongside attempts to erase their language and cultural heritage.
Beijing's strategies aim to integrate and maintain authority over the region. Uyghur population, violating fundamental human rights And triggering worldwide anger. (ANI)