“As he addressed the gathering, Mr Putin said that the two countries had always felt reciprocal interest. He mentioned the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, signed in St Petersburg in 1897. The President handed to King Bhumibol Adulyadej a copy of a letter by King Rama V to Emperor Nicholas II.
Mr Putin said that however old Thailand and Russia might be, they were dynamically developing countries and that stability and security everywhere from Europe to the Pacific were not only indispensable for domestic achievements but also globally significant....”
“...More than a century ago now, our countries laid the foundations for the traditions of friendship, mutual respect and trust that fully characterise Russian-Thai ties today. It is thanks to this heritage, and to the intensive bilateral contacts we pursue, including those at the highest level, that our cooperation in all areas is expanding steadily today.
We see the visit to Russia by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit as an important event and we are sure that it will open a new page in our countries’ relations and will contribute to their further enrichment...”
“...I have warm memories of our meeting in Bangkok in 2003, a meeting which made a great impression on my wife and I. We greatly value Your Majesty’s contribution to strengthening the traditionally friendly relations and multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Thailand. This year we are celebrating the 110th anniversary of these relations. Convincing evidence of the strength of our ties was your decision to send to Russia as your representative Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, whose successful visit to Moscow and St Petersburg gave a great boost to developing our bilateral relations.
I am confident that our relations, built on the principles of mutual trust and respect, will continue to develop for the good of our peoples and in the interest of peace and stability throughout the Asia-Pacific region...”
“...In his message of condolences, the Russian President strongly denounced this cynical crime that can have no justification and expressed his support for the efforts of Thailand’s authorities to combat the terrorist threat.
Mr Putin expressed his sympathy to the families and friends of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured...”
“...Mr Putin said that King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s name is associated with an important period in Thailand’s recent history that saw great economic development and a stronger position on the international stage. “Over the decades of his rule, he earned his people’s sincere love and earned great authority abroad. He will be remembered in Russia as a principled supporter of developing friendship and cooperation between our countries,” the President said in his message of condolences.
Mr Putin expressed words of sympathy and support to the entire royal family and to Thailand’s government and people...”
“...We see a worthy successor of the Chakri dynasty, during whose reign Russia and Thailand established diplomatic relations almost 120 years ago...”
The President expressed the hope that during the new monarch’s rule Russian-Thai cooperation will develop further for the benefit of the friendly peoples of the two countries and in the interest of enhancing stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region
“...Please accept my sincere congratulations on the National day – birthday of Your father – His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
I am pleased to note the friendly and constructive character of the Russian-Thai relationship. I am certain that further enhancement of bilateral cooperation in various spheres as well as partnership in international affairs meet the interests of our peoples and are in line with strengthening of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
I wish you good health and new achievements and I wish all your subjects wellbeing and prosperity...”