Liberal International and Democrat Party join forces to work for democracy - Conference “Safeguarding Democracy the case of Thailand and its regional/global impacts”
13.12.2008During the Conference, the participants will discuss various models of democratic representation, compare systems of good democratic governance and look for answers how to strengthen Thai democracy in the future. Special emphasis during the Conference will be given to discussing the impact of the recent developments in Thailand on the democratic development of the region and the world.
During the Conference Hans van Baalen, Deputy President of Liberal International and one of the leading members of the Parliament in the Netherlands said: "We trust Democratic Party to lead a clean new government of Thailand. We believe that such new government will inspire all democratic forces in Thailand and more widely in Asia for a true democratic change and liberal policies. For us, democracy is not only an election of a government. For the liberals world-wide democracy represents a functioning governing system which works to the benefit of each and every individual and which is based on openness, transparency and accountability. Democracy should never been taken for granted: it should be always nourished and supported. Liberal International is here to express its clear support to the Democratic Party and to the Thai people."
The leader of Democrat Party Abhisit Vejjajiva was firm addressing the opening of the Conference: "It we become the government, we want to reach out to everyone and be government of everyone. In our government the policies will be made for everyone to benefit. Every citizen will get an assurance of being justly treated. That’s our understanding of true real democracy."
