Thai PM to Visit New Zealand Aug 20-22 to Boost Trade and Education Ties
The Thai Prime Minister is scheduled to make an official visit to New Zealand from August 20 to 22, targeting a threefold increase in trade value by 2045.
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- PM to make official visit to New Zealand on Aug 20-22, first in 13 years
- Aims to triple bilateral trade value by the year 2045
- Preparations underway to elevate relations to a Strategic Partnership
The Prime Minister welcomed and congratulated the New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand, who marks the first female ambassador to hold this position. This year also signifies the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and New Zealand, serving as a crucial milestone to elevate bilateral cooperation and achieve tangible outcomes.
During the meeting, the New Zealand Ambassador expressed condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, and Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Ratchasiri Siphatchara Maha Watchara Ratchathida, as well as addressing the school shooting incident in Nonthaburi province.
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Regarding the upcoming visit from August 20 to 22, the New Zealand government is fully prepared to welcome the Thai delegation with high honors. Both sides will focus on maximizing the benefits of the Thailand-New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership (TNZCEP) while driving trade targets to grow threefold by 2045.
This upcoming diplomatic mission is a monumental event as it marks the first official visit by a Thai Prime Minister in 13 years. Upgrading the diplomatic ties to a Strategic Partnership will pave the way for enhanced collaborations in technology, foreign investments, and tourism. Furthermore, bringing over 10 top-tier Thai private sector representatives on the trip highlights a proactive economic strategy aimed at fostering direct business partnerships.
"The official visit to New Zealand by the Prime Minister from August 20 to 22 marks the first Prime Ministerial-level visit from Thailand in 13 years, with preparations to announce the elevation of relations to a Strategic Partnership."
Ms. Ratchada
In addition, the Prime Minister has arranged for more than 10 high-level representatives from the Thai private sector to join the delegation. They will engage in discussions with New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Export Growth to explore new business opportunities, investments, and cross-border commercial alliances.
Source: Matichon Politics
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