National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha at their meeting in Bangkok on August 27 (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – National AssemblyChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-chain Bangkok on August 27 as part of her official visit to Thailand.
Welcoming the top legislator of Vietnam, PMChan-o-cha said cooperation between the Thai and Vietnamese governments hashelped promote bilateral cooperation mechanisms, particularly the joint cabinetmeetings.
To step up the bilateral strategic partnershipin the coming time, the Thai Government hopes Vietnam will create optimalconditions for Thai investors and banks to operate, he noted.
The Thai PM also suggested the two sides shouldenhance ties in seaport, fisheries and tourism, as well as the settlement offishermen-related issues to ensure safety for both countries’ fishermen.
They should work together to seek suitabletourism forms that meet Vietnamese and Thai tourists’ demand while boostingcooperation in tourism by sea and by road – which have so far remainedundeveloped in both countries – so as to facilitate travel between the twocountries, he added.
Chairwoman Ngan, who was in Thailand also toattend the 40th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly(AIPA), said the Vietnamese National Assembly always supports the twogovernments’ cooperation, noting that the countries’ strategic partnership isgrowing well.
The Vietnamese parliament has approved many lawsthat aim to protect legal interests of and ensure equality between domestic andforeign investors, including those from Thailand, she said, adding that Vietnamwelcomes Thai investment in the fields matching the countries’ demand andstrength.
On this occasion, she thanked Thailand forsupporting Vietnam’s bid for a non-permanent seat in the United NationsSecurity Council for 2020-2021. She also asked Thailand to share experience withVietnam when Vietnam takes up the roles of Chair of ASEAN and AIPA in 2020.
Echoing the Thai PM’s opinion on thefishermen-related issue, Chairwoman Ngan emphasised that the two sides willcoordinate closely to address the matter in the humanitarian spirit and on thebasis of the bilateral friendship.
She also called on Thailand to advocate thepeaceful settlement of sea-related disputes in line with international law andjoin the common voice to help maintain peace in the region and build a unitedand strong ASEAN with growing stature in the international arena.-VNA
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