Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (left) and France’s President Emmanuel Macron on March 11 vow to strengthen mutual relations across all dimensions. (Photo: VNA) In a joint press conference following their meetingat the l’Elysée Palace in Paris, Macron highlighted the importance ofcooperation in economic matters and trade, as well as in preparing forchallenges in Southeast Asia.
He pointed out that a strong bilateral relationshipwill eventually lead to multi-lateral ties that help establish peace andstability on a global scale.
Srettha said Thailand and France hold the sameposition on maintaining global peace, stability, and security.
Both sides agreed that international cooperationbased on respect for sovereignty and the territorial integrity of States,international laws, humanitarian law, and the UN Charter will help resolve thecurrent conflicts.
The two countries also share a vision to build amore sustainable and resilient economy while taking into account the digitaland green transition, Srettha said.
He also affirmed Thailand’s commitment to forging aclose and comprehensive partnership with France during the next severaldecades.
Since arriving in France on March 9, Srettha has metwith executives of over 20 of France’s leading firms in the fields ofautomobiles, aviation, clean energy, fashion, sports, hospitality, and tourism,to explore business opportunities between the two countries.
He extended his invitation for France to partnerwith Thailand in future automotive manufacturing, aviation, regional logistics,and clean energy. The leader invited France’s leading port management firms toconsider investment in Thailand’s land-bridge project.
The PM also expressed his hope for cooperation innational defence, fashion, and tourism./.
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