Thailand, Singapore fortify economic, defence cooperation

Leaders of Thailand and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation in various areas such as such as economy, tourism, defence and food security.

At the retreat session of 45th ASEAN Summit (Photo: VNA)
At the retreat session of 45th ASEAN Summit (Photo: VNA)

Bangkok (VNA) – Leaders of Thailand and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation in various areas such as such as economy, tourism, defence and food security.

These were discussed at an October 9 meeting between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Laos.

Paetongtarn sought Singapore’s support in digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transportation, as well as in the export of Thai agricultural and food products such as organic eggs and pork.

Tourism, a main driver of Thailand's economy, was also brought up, said a Thai government spokesperson in a statement.

On defence, both countries agreed to expand joint military exercises and continue cooperating in natural disaster response and cybersecurity, according to a press release on the Thai Government House’s website./.

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