Baton is given to the new prime minister despite disruptions.
PUBLISHED: 17 October 2023 at 7 : 17.
During his visit to China, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated that he would talk with the Chinese government about a potential resolution to the dispute over the commissioned Foreign underwater by Thailand.
Distribution of the S26T Yuan-class underwater to Thailand was originally scheduled for next month, but it has been postponed until next April due to the pandemic.
After Germany refused to sell its MTU 396 diesel engine to China because it is a military-defense item, China Shipbuilding & amp, Offshore International Co ( CSOC ), which has been hired to build the submarine in accordance with the G2G agreement, offered the CHD620 engine.
Speaking before taking off for China on Monday, Mr. Srettha claimed that while attending the 78th treatment of the UN General Assembly in New York last month, he spoke with a German government minister about the issue but was unable to come to an agreement.
” The situation is sensitive and calls for good management, so I don’t want to offer any hope.” But I’m adamant that there must be an obvious answer. I’ll make an effort to speak with everyone and come to an agreement that is satisfactory to all ,” he said.
The underwater had become fully operational if it is to be purchased. May the purchase get for a surface ship if no one? However, it must address the needs and marine features of the navy, according to Mr. Srettha.
President Xi Jinping has invited Mr. Srettha, who also serves as finance minister, to the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation ( BRF ), according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke on Monday and Monday.
Mr. Srettha will seize the chance at the BRF to increase investors’ trust in Thailand’s financial communication, electronic equipment, and sustainable development from both China and various nations.
Mr. Srettha is expected to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Qiang, and Zhao Leji, the president of the Standing Committee for the National Peoples’ Congress, during the visit, to discuss strengthening trade and investment ties, as well as people-to-people connections.
The first Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC) Summit will take place in Saudi Arabia on Friday following the prime minister’s trip to China.