No truth in Thaksin's appointment

With reference to the recent media speculation that former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is poised to be appointed as an economic adviser to the Sri Lankan Government, the Foreign Ministry stated that these speculations are baseless.

The Government would like to categorically deny the information that Thaksin Shinawatra will be appointed as an economic adviser.

The Government assures that such speculations will not anyway affect the excellent bilateral relations that exist between Sri Lanka and Thailand.

During a telephone conversation, Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya had with Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama yesterday, the latter assured that the Sri Lankan Government greatly valued the relationship with the Government and the people of Thailand and will not allow any room for jeopardising the warm relations that exist between the two countries.

Both Ministers also discussed ways of strengthening future cooperation.