Mr. Surapong Tovichakchaikul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs made a statement on the situation in Egypt as follows:

1. Thailand, as a longstanding friend of Egypt, expresses its deep concern at the use of deadly force which lead to several hundred deaths and many more injured. The situation continues to remain fragile. Thailand calls on all parties to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from all acts of violence.

2. From our own experience, the use of violence does not solve any differences. Thailand therefore calls for an immediate end to violence, and for all parties to make the utmost effort to resume an inclusive process of dialogue, which will allow the democratic transition to move forward as soon as possible.