Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosts official welcome ceremony for Thai counterpart
VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcome ceremony for his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi on Friday morning.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is on a two-day official visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
Thai Ambassador to Viet Nam Urawadee Sriphiromya expresses her hope that Viet Nam and Thailand will elevate their relationship into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the visit.
The visit takes place as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties— a significant milestone in the history of the bilateral relationship.
In the face of international instability and shifts in geopolitical and geo-economic landscapes, the visit also provides an opportunity for the two sides' leaders to exchange views and seek solutions, promote mutual cooperation to overcome challenges, strengthen their economies, and reinforce regional ties as members of ASEAN
The relationship between Viet Nam and Thailand is not merely a government-to-government connection but also features strong ties between their private sectors and their peoples.
The leaders will discuss measures to strengthen collaboration in responding to emerging challenges such as drug-related issues and cybersecurity, particularly in preventing and addressing threats originating from cyberspace.
Thailand is currently Viet Nam's 7th largest trading partner and the largest within ASEAN. Both countries continue to make efforts to achieve the goal of raising bilateral trade to US$25 billion in the near future.
On investment, Thai investors have had an early presence in Viet Nam. Some Thai enterprises have been operating in Viet Nam for over 30 years, engaging in multi-sector and multi-industry business activities.
Travel and tourism between the two countries are very convenient. Vietnamese citizens can stay in Thailand for 60 days without a visa.
