รัฐบาลไทย-ข่าวทำเนียบรัฐบาล-PM meets with Chinese Ambassador to Thailand to discuss further reinforcement of relations and cooperation
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04/11/2566
PM meets with Chinese Ambassador to Thailand to discuss further reinforcement of relations and cooperation
PM meets with Chinese Ambassador to Thailand to discuss further reinforcement of relations and cooperation
November 3, 2023, at 1400hrs, at the Purple Room, Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House, H.E.Mr.Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin to discuss strengthening of relations and cooperation. Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke disclosed gist of the meeting as follows:
The Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador and the Embassyof the People's Republic of China to Thailandfor liaising his official visit to Chinawhich turned out a success. The ChineseAmbassadorcommendedthe Prime Minister’s active positionon further reinforcing relations with China, which impressed the Chinese people.The Chinese Government also places importance on the outcomes of the meetings the Prime Minister had with its key political figures, namelyPresident Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Qiang, andchairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji, as all concerned agencieshave beenfollowingup to ensure tangible progress of these outcomes.
On an increase of rice import quotato a million tons, the Ambassadorupdated that 800,000 tons of Thai rice has, so far, been imported to China, and would be continued until the quota is reached.
With regard to an export oflive cattle and cattle productsfrom Thailand to China, the Prime Minister affirmed that Thailand would make sure that its products meet China’s related import standard and regulation, and called on the Chinese counterpart to consider importing Thailive cattle and cattle products. The Ambassador stated thatthe Chinese Government has already assigned its customs agency to look into the matter.
The Ambassador recognized the importance of the construction ofan agro product inspection checkpoint at Guanlei Port, as this would be a direct channel for the export of Thai goods without going through a 3rdcountry, andagreedto consider supporting the project.
He alsoreported that China agreed to consider an exemption ofvisa for holders of passports or travel documents ofeach other’s country, and hoped to finalize related negotiation the soonest.
The Prime Minister thanked the Chinese Government for their interest in Thailand’sLandbridge project, on which ChineseNational Development and Reform Commissionwas ordered tofollow up and explore feasibility of cooperation with Thailand.
The Prime Minister’s visit to Lao PDR on October 30, 2023 underscoredThailand’s priority onconnectivity promotion, especiallyChina-Laos-Thailand railway project, asThailand and Laos agreed to expedite theconstruction of railway bridge across Mekong River (Nong Khai-Vientiane)to accommodate rail transport and logistics between Thailand, Lao PDR, and China.
Both parties also discussed submarine purchasing deal, and agreed to cooperate to seek a best possible solution to the matter.The Prime Minister took the occasion, on behalf of the Thaipeople, to convey his condolences over the passing of former Prime Minister Li Keqiang, on which the Ambassador expressed appreciation toward the Prime Minister and Thai people.