PUBLISHED: 19 Aug 2024 at 04: 35
European officials on Sunday praised Paetongtarn” Ung Ing” Shinawatra, the youngest child of former prime minister Thaksin, for her session as Thailand’s youngest prime minister.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and Robert F. Godec, the US embassy to Thailand, were among those who shared their congratulations on social media.
In a post on Facebook, Mr Anwar wrote,” As close neighbours, Malaysia and Thailand share a essential and enduring relationship, forged on long sitting historical, cultural, and economic references as well as deep-rooted connection.
He said,” I look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Paetongtarn to fully unlock the potential of our bilateral marriage.”
However, Mr Modi took to X, previously Twitter, to say that he looks forward to working with Ms Paetongtarn to enhance the ties between the two countries”. Happy @ingshin’s victory as Thailand’s premier minister. Best hopes for a really powerful career,” Mr Modi said in a blog on his X account.
” Look forward to working with you to more strengthen the diplomatic relations between India and Thailand that are rooted in the solid foundations of ideological, ethnic, and individuals to people connections,” he said.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Wong also addressed his X accounts to express his thanks to Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who wrote,” Congrats to Paetongtarn Shinawatra for becoming Thailand’s Prime Minister. SG &, Thailand reveal historic &, multi-faceted relationships– built by years of officials over the years. I’m convinced that this connection will grow even further in the years to come.
However, Mr Godec said on United States Embassy to Thailand’s X consideration:” On behalf of the United States, thanks to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra! Working with Ing Shinawatra and her government to maintain the close connection and association between us is something I look forward to doing.