11.   The visit is meant to strengthen political, economic, commercial and cultural links between the two kingdoms, and enhance British investment in Thailand.

12.   The two kingdoms recognize Beijing, instead of Taipei, as the sole legal government of all China.

13.   Kuwait had asked the Saudis to send Hajeri back even though the two kingdoms do not have an extradition agreement.

14.   Seven rounds of talks over the last seven years between the two kingdoms have failed to produce any concrete solutions.