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Thailand, China pledge to strengthen ties

Thai Prime Minister (PM) Prayut Chan-ocha on July 24 said China is a key partner of Thailand.
Thailand, China pledge to strengthen ties ảnh 1Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha (R) and  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the reception (Photo: EPA/VNA)
  
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister (PM) Prayut Chan-ocha onJuly 24 said China is a key partner of Thailand.

The Thai PM made the statement at a reception with Chinese Foreign MinisterWang Yi, who was in Thailand from July 23-24 to discuss bilateral cooperationand regional issues, including those related to the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations.

[Thailand-China railway project to start in August]

During the meeting, the Chinese Foreign Minister expressed his hope thatthe Thailand-Chinarailway project will enhance Thailand’s status in the region and that the twocountries will overcome differences to effectively implement the project.

He also noted China is interested in investing in Thailand’s EasternEconomic Corridor.-VNA
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