The Prime Minister meets with the Crown Prince and discusses with the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Ready to expand cooperation in every aspect

On November 18, 2565 at 22.40:2565 p.m. at Santimaitri Building (inside) Government House, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held a bilateral meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia On the occasion of his official visit to Thailand and as a special guest of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting XNUMX 

In the discussion were important Thai figures including Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Supattanaphong Phanmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, General Anupong Paochinda. Minister of Interior, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Labor, Mr. Itthiphon Khunpluem, Minister of Culture, Mr. Anek Laothamathat Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation M.L. Chayothit Kridakorn, Thai Trade Representative Mr. Anucha Nakasai, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, and Mr. Distat Hotrakit, Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, also attended.

After completion, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Performing duties as spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister Reveal important information as follows:

The Prime Minister is grateful for the response to His Majesty the King's official visit to Thailand. and acceptance of participation in the APEC meeting As a special guest of Thailand along with offering best wishes to His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and congratulated the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on his appointment as Prime Minister. On this occasion, the Prime Minister emphasized Thailand's readiness to work. To promote bilateral relations between the two countries. We are pleased that bilateral cooperation in all areas has made progress. And there are exchanges of visits between each other at all levels.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia There was a royal reply: During the Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia Last January We discussed various issues. And an agreement has been made that both sides value. The benefits that arise from reviving relations between them will bring many mutual benefits. Saudi Arabia places importance on relations and cooperation in various areas with Thailand, such as investment, public health, and infrastructure, etc.

Both sides discussed and follow up on results of operations to drive relationships and promoting cooperation in areas that have potential between each other as follows:

Bilateral cooperation Inviting Saudi Arabia to attend the 2565 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting as a special guest. It recognizes its constructive role in the Asia-Pacific region. and it is a demonstration of Thailand's sincerity to promote cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks. that Thailand can be a partner of Saudi Arabia in the region They were pleased that Thailand and Saudi Arabia There has been a steady stream of high-level visits over the past year. Including creating a plan to drive and promote bilateral relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. and a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of the Saudi-Thailand Cooperation Council to serve as a foundation for promoting cooperation and as a monitoring mechanism. The two leaders asked for the plan to be put into concrete practice as soon as possible.

On the economic front, Thailand reiterates its readiness to support food security, public health, and the tourism industry. large construction projects (Mega-projects) in Saudi Arabia including sustainable development that Thailand is ready to cooperate in environmental matters Especially Saudi Arabia's initiatives according to the Saudi Vision (Saudi Vision 2030), a green Saudi Arabia and a green Middle East. and digital transformation This is in line with Thailand's BCG economic policy, with Saudi giving importance to investing in Thailand. Which with Saudi Arabia's vision will be a good opportunity for Thailand. and the Thai private sector in promoting trade Investing to produce tangible results

On this occasion, Thailand and Saudi Arabia also agreed to promote energy cooperation Thailand is ready to join with Saudi Arabia. Drive cooperation according to the White Paper to quickly produce concrete results. and in the field of labor Both sides aim to strengthen cooperation, with Saudi Arabia viewing Thai workers as one of the most skilled workers in the world and inviting Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia. There will be many good opportunities for Thai workers.

Social aspect and relations between people Thailand is pleased that traveling between them has become more convenient. The Prime Minister thanked the Saudi side. For annual scholarships to Thai students and students. Hope there will be more cooperation. He also made a proposal to promote cooperation in vocational education. In the fields of food and nutrition (Halal food), agriculture, petrochemicals, construction and manufacturing industries.

After discussing government matters The Prime Minister respectfully invited the Crown Prince. and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Majesty was a witness to the exchange ceremony of 5 documents, namely:

1. Energy Cooperation Agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand

2. Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of the Saudi-Thailand Cooperation Council

3. Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

4. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Direct Investment Promotion between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and

5. Memorandum of understanding between regulatory and anti-corruption organizations Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Kingdom of Thailand on prevention and suppression of corruption at Santimaitri Building Hall. Before attending the Royal Dinner Ceremony at approximately 00.05:XNUMX a.m. at Santi Maitri Building (outside)