Talking to the press after their talks in Bangkok on July 10,Don Pramudwinai said the meeting wrapped up with the signing of a joint communiquéon the Thailand - US strategic alliance and partnership, a demonstration oftheir close-knit alliance and long-standing friendship for common values andinterests.
Blinken noted the talks focused on the countries’ bilateral relationsand common issues related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).He hailed Thailand as an important partner in the region that shares the goalfor a free, open, inter-connected, prosperous, resilient and safe Indo-Pacificregion.
At the meeting, the two officials also signed a memorandum ofunderstanding on promoting collaboration to strengthen supply chains incritical industries.
The US Secretary of State visited Thailand after attendingthe G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bali, Indonesia./.
VNA