Thailand-Malaysia Moving forward with trade cooperation Ready to join in transforming border areas into areas of new growth. Promote tourism Continuing cooperation on the basis of peace and prosperity of the people of both countries.
Reporters reported that at 3:30 p.m. (local time in Malaysia which is 1 hour faster than Thailand) at the Malaysian Government House in Putrajaya, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Met with Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim (HE Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim), Prime Minister of Malaysia. On the occasion of his official visit to Malaysia The Prime Minister said that this official visit to Malaysia It is an opportunity to reiterate our commitment and desire to work towards the potential and cooperation between us. On the basis of peace and prosperity of the people of both countries Ready to invite the Prime Minister of Malaysia to visit Thailand at the first convenient opportunity. The Prime Minister also proposed cooperation in food and agricultural products, which Thailand has food security. Therefore hopes to promote cooperation in Halal food. Export to various countries
The two leaders agreed to set up a task force group in areas of mutual benefit, such as tourism. To push and promote cooperation between each other to have concrete results quickly. At the same time, they agreed to further strengthen economic relations. By setting new trade goals (Bilateral trade) between each other. Both sides are each other's top trading partners in ASEAN. Improving trade facilitation and cross-border connectivity will be key.
The Prime Minister hopes to increase cooperation in the digital economy. and green economy By building on existing cooperation Including exploring cooperation in linking value chains and ecosystems for hi-tech sectors, including investment in the electric vehicle industry (Proton), as well as promoting foreign investment (FDI).
The Prime Minister aims to change the southern region of Thailand. and northern Malaysia as new growth areas. This will be beneficial for both countries. as well as expediting the progress of various important connectivity projects that will connect the two countries together. and will help facilitate the movement of goods and travel of citizens If citizens and tourists can travel across the border more easily and both sides jointly promote tourist attractions along the border. This will help increase the number of tourists. and promote closer links with local businesses. Change conflict areas into commercial areas
“Thailand and Malaysia are strategic partners in the region. They have worked closely together to develop regional cooperation under ASEAN. The government under the leadership of the Prime Minister is ready to cooperate with Malaysia to strengthen ASEAN. and promote peace and prosperity in the region,” the Prime Minister said.
Then at 4:10 p.m. (local time in Malaysia, which is 1 hour earlier than Thailand), the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Malaysia held a joint press conference. Before joining in for dinner Hosted by the Prime Minister of Malaysia in honor of the Prime Minister.
Source: Thai News Agency