Vietnam – Thailand relations have been reinforced and growing fast and practically in all fields over the past years. (Photo: VNA)Bangkok (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign
Affairs Bui Thanh Son’s official visit to Thailand from April 10 to 12 is
important to promoting the two countries’ strategic partnership as well as
their foreign ministries’ cooperation, thus consolidating the foundation for
elevating bilateral ties to a new level, a diplomat has said.
During this visit, Son will also co-chair the fifth meeting of
the countries’ Joint Committee on Bilateral Cooperation.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of
Vietnam in Thailand Bui Thi Hue said the two countries marked the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership in 2023. Over the past years,
bilateral relations have been reinforced and growing fast and practically in
all fields with profound political trust and the cooperation in economy – trade
– investment and security – defence among bright spots.
She
noted that they jointly built an action plan for implementing the enhanced
strategic partnership, established in 2015, for the 2022 – 2027 period that
serves as a solid foundation for bolstering ties in all key areas.
Thailand wishes to continue expanding cooperation and
friendship with Vietnam, which could be seen in the maintenance of high-level
meetings and important cooperation mechanisms. It also respects Vietnam’s role
in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and supports many
initiatives by Vietnam at regional and international forums, Hue went on.
Thailand is currently the biggest trade partner of Vietnam
in ASEAN, with bilateral trade approximating 19 billion USD in 2023. Having poured
over 14 billion USD into 750 projects, it ranks ninth among the 144 foreign
investors and second among the ASEAN investors in Vietnam, statistics show.
Chargé d’affaires a.i. of Vietnam in Thailand Bui Thi Hue. (Photo: VNA)Besides, connections in other fields such as security –
defence, culture, and education have also reaped practical results, she
remarked, describing the Vietnam – Thailand relations as not only multifaceted
but also very close.
At the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee on
Bilateral Cooperation, the diplomat added, the two sides will discuss measures
for fostering ties across the board, from politics – diplomacy and economy -
trade – investment to security – defence, on the basis of the action plan for
implementing the enhanced strategic partnership 2022 – 2027.
They will also look into the implementation of the “Three
Connections” initiative to ensure mutual benefits, with a focus on digital
transformation, green transition, and circular economy to boost the two
economies’ connectivity.
In addition, the meeting will also discuss preparations for a
coming official visit to Vietnam by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who
will also co-chair the fourth joint cabinet meeting during the trip.
With continually strengthened cooperation in various areas,
bilateral relations are developing well and boast much development potential in
the future, Hue stated./.
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