Thailand is ready to ink Thai-Japan FTA : Thai FM

Thai government is now ready to sign Thai-Japan Free Trade Agreement that has been concluded in the previous government, Thai Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram said Wednesday.

The Thai minister was speaking after meeting with Japan's Deputy Foreign Minister Katsuhito Asano.

"Thailand is ready to sign Thai-Japan Free Trade Agreement at any time. It is up to Japan," Nitya said.

He quoted Asano as telling him that Japan has closely followed political situations in Thailand including coup d'etat.

"Japan is well aware of Thai government's seriousness to bring the country back to normal situation. Japan wish to see Thai government lifts the martial laws as soon as possible," Nitya said.

Thai and Japanese officials have concluded the details of Thai- Japan Free Trade Agreement during Thaksin government. However, the agreement has yet to be implemented, pending the official signing of the agreement.

Source: Xinhua