Luang Prabang: Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had meetings with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara and Malaysian Foreign Minister Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan in Luang Phrabang, Laos on January 29 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat.
At Son’s meeting with Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, the two sides shared the delight at the growth of bilateral relations.
Son spoke highly the outcomes of the Thai official to Vietnam in October 2023, and expressed his belief that the foreign ministries of Vietnam and Thailand will continue their close cooperation, contributing to promoting collaboration between the two countries across all fields.
The two sides agreed to increase the exchange of high-level delegations and work closely together in important activities, including the Thai PM’s official visit to Vietnam for the fourth Vietnam-Thailand joint cabinet meeting.
The Thai FM invited Son to visit Thailand and co-chair the fifth Joint Committee on
Bilateral Cooperation in April.
At the meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan, Son affirmed that Vietnam wants to further promote the strategic partnership with Malaysia.
The two FMs concurred to continue to collaborate in implementing cooperation content agreed by the senior leaders of the two countries, which are stated in the action programme to implement the bilateral strategic partnership in the 2021-2025 period, as well as the outcomes of the seventh meeting of the Vietnam-Malaysia Joint Committee.
The Malaysian FM agreed to coordinate with the Vietnamese side to organise high-level visits by senior leaders of the two countries in the coming time, and pledged to support Vietnam to develop the Halal industry and provide better conditions for Vietnamese agricultural and Halal products to be sold in the Malaysian market. He also showed support for Vietnam’s efforts to remove the European Commission’s ‘yellow card’ against Vietnamese seafood exports.
The two sides agree
d to cooperate with and assist Laos in performing the role of ASEAN Chair in 2024, and foster intra-bloc solidarity for peace and prosperity in the region.
The Malaysian FM acknowledged Vietnam’s idea to host a ASEAN future forum on fast, sustainable and people-centred development in April, saying that he will forward Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh’s invitation to Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to attend the event./.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
Bangkok, The Prime Minister gave a special speech at the Dinner Talk event “Thailand Level Up, upgrade Thailand” emphasizing that the economy must have a strong foundation to achieve it. Point out that the government gives importance to investing in agriculture.
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Gave a special speech at the Dinner Talk event “Thailand Level Up, Upgrade Thailand”. One episode said: Upgrade Thailand. It is a topic that is appropriate to the situation. If you can upgrade Thailand If the first base is not strong I believe that we will not be able to upgrade Thailand. On the other hand, if the foundation is strong, we will be able to push the top up. To have more income He said that this was an important matter. It is appropriate to talk about foundations first. If the foundation is not good, the development of the foundation The government is having a hard time working. For the economy to succeed, its foundation must be strong. The country will be calm. Most people mus
t be happy. Must be thoroughly cared for
Mr. Settha further said that since 4 months that we have come to perform our duties. I believe that it is a matter of helping the people. What we have done is about farmers. Suspension of farmers’ debts The issue of debt suspension is the first point that will restore morale, restore dignity, and not have to worry about repaying debt. To be able to plant crops Making a living without having to pay interest And it is the duty of the government to open new products. and provide knowledge about agricultural products
Mr. Settha also said that we have investments in high-speed rail. We have invested and have purchased products. Buying system work from abroad The money we invest creates GDP for China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, many countries. We can only earn wages ourselves. But we need to invest in infrastructure. But if we invest in not flooding or drought If we don’t get flooded or drought Agricultural production will increase. The government attaches great importan
ce to investment in agriculture.
As for the minimum wage, the Prime Minister said it was a big issue. It is a matter of concern and importance to the lives of the people at the base of the pyramid. which will strengthen Thai society both economic and security matters It is very important.
The Prime Minister also said that today he would have to talk about The price of rubber increased by 14 Overlapping days in the past 10 years Since tightening control over the amount of smuggled rubber, it has decreased significantly.
‘The government is paying attention. Don’t just put in money. Let’s open up about the FTA trade market. We give importance because it expands other markets as well,’ the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister also spoke about the government’s visits to the area, saying that they visit the area all the time. Cabinet meetings travel to many provinces. Two big problems, excluding agriculture, are PM 2.5, which is considered a basic human right that every human should receive. is clean air We
attach great importance to this matter. including not burning forests Convert weeds left over from cultivation into products that generate income.
The Prime Minister mentioned that LandBridge infrastructure development is our big policy. Because we invite companies to invest in the industry. Thailand has a population of only 70 million people. How big will the demand for electric locomotives and EV electric cars be? If he builds a production base He must be exported. The loading and unloading of goods began to be tight. We have to build it to support it.
Source: Thai News Agency