PUBLISHED: 9 Oct 2024 at 05: 22
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Chinese equivalent met to discuss a number of problems affecting both nations, including human trafficking, drug smuggling, and the caring increase of online fraud.
Ms Paetongtarn, who is in Vientiane for the Asean Summit, met Sonexay Siphandone on Tuesday, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan and PM’s secretary-general Prommin Lertsuridej.
She thanked the Lao PM for the nice pleasant before highlighting the importance of keeping a close relation between Thailand and Laos because of their historical and border crossings.
They discussed a number of cross-border problems before agreeing to prioritise efforts to combat drug trafficking, human trafficking, website schemes and intergovernmental cloud. Additionally, both parties agreed to continue discussions regarding the Mekong River’s control.
Both parties agreed to continue the debate that started under former prime minister Srettha Thavisin on the subject of drug trafficking.
To send their attempts in line with the principles laid out in these discussions, the Thai group demanded a joint meeting be held at the beginning of the year between the governors of the border provinces of both countries.
Both parties agreed to form a joint task force to fight call center scam gangs, which will often meet to discuss progress.
Additionally, older authorities from both nations will convene regular meetings to integrate strategies against human smuggling networks.
Both parties intend to put in place the Clear Sky Strategy this month, which will see Thailand and Laos combine air quality data and establish a weather early warning system for the area.
Additionally, they both agreed to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) regarding Mekong sub-region integrated water management.
In contrast, both PMs agreed to develop financial assistance and further promote bilateral trade, investment and commerce. In accordance with the 2022-20025 human resource development plan, Thailand also pledged to continue developing Laos ‘ public health system and providing education to healthcare workers.
Ms. Paetongtarn also emphasized Thailand’s dedication to making sure that all foreign workers who work there have access to social and medical service.