Thailand expects to increase trade with Poland to 1 billion USD in the next five years after bilateral ties have been strengthened following Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s visit to Poland.

Yingluck said her visit to Poland was to strengthen ties between the two countries, especially in the area of trade and investment. She said Poland is the right choice for Thailand to penetrate Eastern Europe as the country is a gateway to other seven European countries.

She added that Thailand and Poland have been on good terms, while her visit would further promote Thai products in Poland .

The Thai Premier said Poland had asked Thai entrepreneurs to open up more Thai restaurants to help boost Poland’s tourism industry.

Other agreements between both countries cover cooperation on energy businesses and water management project.-VNA/NNT