PUBLISHED: 9 Feb 2025 at 05: 53
As both nations aim to strengthen participation in future fields like electric cars and unnatural intelligence, among others, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has accepted an invitation to travel to Thailand this year.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra wrapped up her official visit to China on Saturday, which marked the country’s 50th celebration.
Her visit aimed to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, widen cooperation across a range of industries, and prepare the groundwork for the upcoming 50 years of teamwork and development.
In China, Ms Paetongtarn met President Xi Jinping, Mr Li and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji.
Their debate ranged from economic assistance and technological innovation to issues relating to safety and environment.
Their devotion to further developing the second phase of the Thai high-speed road job, which will connect Nakhon Ratchasima territory to Nong Khai, will be discussed during the visit, which will span 357 kilometers and facilitate cross-border go to Laos and finally China.
The project, which serves as a regional trade link, is expected to be finished in 2032.
Thailand also reaffirmed its support for the One-China Policy, with Thailand backing China’s territorial integrity, including on issues related to Taiwan.
Furthermore, both nations agreed to work together on addressing global challenges, including climate change, regional security and cybercrime.
In a recent Facebook post, Ms Paetongtarn said both Thailand and China have agreed to join hands to improve critical sectors, such as EV, AI, semiconductors, digital economy, nuclear technology, green energy, finance, trade and investment, as well as to combat PM2.5 pollution and crack down on transnational crimes.
She added that she had invited Mr. Li to visit Thailand in order to mark the milestone year of friendly relations between the two countries, and that the premier was pleased to accept the invitation.
The opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, where Thailand expressed appreciation for China’s role in hosting the event, was another highlight of her trip to China.
Thailand also extended its support for China’s global initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative, and committed to deepening ties in agriculture, biotechnology and healthcare.
As a sign of goodwill, China agreed to send two giant pandas to Thailand as a pair as a continuation of their friendship.
This marks the second pair of pandas to be sent to Thailand, continuing a tradition of panda diplomacy.