NEWS RELEASES

September 19, 2006 (8:00 p.m. EDT)
No. 107

STATEMENT BY MINISTER MACKAY ON COUP D’ÉTAT IN THAILAND

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today issued the following statement on the military coup that was staged against Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his government:

“Canada is deeply concerned by these developments. We urge a peaceful solution to this crisis in conformity with the country’s constitution.

“Thailand has made marked progress in terms of respect for human rights and the rule of law, and Canada urges all parties to continue to uphold these values.

“The Canadian embassy in Bangkok is following the situation closely, and consular officials are on duty to assist Canadians as required. We will continue to monitor events as they unfold.”

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