The Prime Minister declared 2568 as the golden year of diplomatic friendship between Thailand and China.

The Prime Minister declared 2568 as the golden year of diplomatic friendship between Thailand and China. The Chinese Prime Minister was delighted with Thai fabric and Muay Thai, a Thai soft power that is popular among the Chinese people.

October 10, 2567 at 19.00:XNUMX p.m. at Landmark Hotel, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Ms. Pae Thongthan Shinawatra, Prime Minister Discuss withMr. Li Qiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China During the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related summits, Mr. Jirayu Huangtrakul, Government Spokesperson, summarized the important points as follows:

The Prime Minister proposed that both sides jointly declare 2568 as the Golden Year of Friendship, as it will mark the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations. Thailand is ready to cooperate with China to promote strategic partnership and jointly solve regional problems, build a stable, prosperous and sustainable community, and hopes to have the opportunity to welcome Chinese Premier and President Xi Jinping to Thailand next year.

In terms of economic and cultural cooperation, it is hoped that both sides will soon hold the 7th Thailand-China JC Economic Summit, and it is believed that both countries should cooperate to promote regional economic integration and promote trade and facilitation of goods transportation, especially agricultural products. Thailand is highly prepared in terms of infrastructure in transportation, energy, and finance. Therefore, we hope to cooperate with China in future industries and invite Chinese companies with potential to invest in various fields in Thailand.

In addition, Thailand hopes and is ready to cooperate with China to accelerate the crackdown on transnational crimes and gray businesses and call centers in both bilateral and regional frameworks. In addition, China has responded to Thailand's request and slowed down the release of water into the Lan Xang River, helping to alleviate the flooding problem in the North and Northeast of Thailand.

For regional cooperation Thailand and China will host the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Leaders' Meeting in 2568, and Thailand also thanked China for supporting Thailand's intention to become a BRICS member.

On this occasion, the Chinese Premier expressed his congratulations on assuming the position of Prime Minister and was confident that under the leadership of Ms. Paethongtarn, the cooperation between Thailand and China will be deeper and broader, including expanding cooperation in the modern technology industry, electronics, electric vehicles, agriculture, and transportation connectivity. China is also ready to cooperate with Thailand in cracking down on various forms of cross-border crimes.

The Chinese premier also praised Thai soft power, including Thai fabric and Muay Thai, which are very popular in China and believed that they will be part of the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese relations next year.

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