Thailand, China strengthen bilateral ties

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn affirmed Thailand's commitment to deepening law enforcement cooperation with China and its neighbouring countries, pledging strong and decisive actions to combat cross-border crimes, including online gambling and telecom fraud.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on February 6, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua)
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on February 6, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua)

Hanoi (VNA) -- Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is on an official visit to China, during which she had a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on February 6.

At the meeting, Xi expressed China's appreciation for Thailand's efforts and effective measures in combating online gambling and telecom fraud. He emphasised the importance of further enhancing law enforcement, security, and judicial cooperation to protect people's safety and property, while ensuring the smooth exchange and cooperation among regional countries.

Paetongtarn affirmed Thailand's commitment to deepening law enforcement cooperation with China and its neighbouring countries, pledging strong and decisive actions to combat cross-border crimes, including online gambling and telecom fraud.

On the same day, she met with Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, during which both sides reiterated their commitment to the long-term, stable development of China-Thailand relations and expressed a shared determination to implement the important agreements reached by the leaders of both countries.

Paetongtarn's official visit to China, running from February 5-8, is her first trip to Beijing since taking office as Thailand's Prime Minister last August. The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China./.

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