On the afternoon of October 31, local time, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Anutin of Thailand during the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Xi Jinping expresses deep condolences for the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, and please convey his sincere condolences to King Vajiralongkorn.
Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Thailand are good neighbors, good friends, good relatives, and good partners. We often visit each other and are as close as one family. When I visit Thailand in November 2022, China-Thailand relations have entered a new stage of building a community with a shared future. The foundation of friendship between the two countries will be stronger and the momentum for cooperation will be stronger. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand and the "Golden 50th Anniversary of China-Thailand Friendship". Standing at a new starting point, both sides should build on the past and open up the future, jointly promote the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Thailand, assist the two countries in their respective modernization processes, and make greater contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.
Xi Jinping emphasized that not long ago, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was successfully held, and the "15th Five-Year Plan" planning recommendations were reviewed and approved. China is willing to strengthen the docking of development strategies with Thailand and share China's development experience in the new era. The two sides should speed up the construction of the China-Thailand railway and strengthen cooperation in agricultural products trade, green economy, digital innovation and other areas, so that the two peoples will have a greater sense of gain. Deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges in tourism, youth and local areas, organize celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and promote people-to-people bonds. It is necessary to intensify efforts to crack down on cross-border crimes such as online gambling and electronic fraud, and create a safe environment for exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. Facing the chaotic international situation, China is willing to work with Thailand to promote the implementation of global governance initiatives, safeguard international fairness and justice, and safeguard the common interests of the global South.
Anutin said that President Xi Jinping expressed condolences for the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, which is of great significance to the Thai people, and Thailand is deeply grateful for it. The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee was successfully held and the “15th Five-Year Plan” recommendations were adopted. China’s development achievements are admirable. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, which is an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations. Thailand is willing to take this opportunity to intensify high-level exchanges with China, strengthen cooperation in economy, trade, science and technology, connectivity, tourism and other fields, and elevate Thailand-China relations to a new height. Thailand will continue to severely crack down on online gambling and electronic fraud crimes. President Xi Jinping's four major global initiatives reflect China's role as a responsible major country in international affairs. Thailand highly appreciates and actively supports this. Thailand is willing to strengthen multilateral cooperation with China and work together to promote regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others participated.
