Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives in Hanoi on May 15, beginning her two-day official visit to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
The Thai PM was welcomed at Noi Bai international airport by Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong, and Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung.
During this visit, PM Chinh and PM Paetongtarn will co-chair the 4th Vietnam - Thailand Joint Cabinet Meeting.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung (L) shakes hands with Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra. (Photo: VNA)
PM Paetongtarn’s government places great importance on strengthening cooperation with ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, particularly in terms of economics and tourism.
Talking to Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Bangkok, Ambassador Hung stated that Paetongtarn’s trip marks the first official visit by a Thai PM in 11 years, since PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit in 2014. It comes at a significant time when the two countries are looking forward to the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1976–2026), an important milestone in the history of their bilateral ties.
Against the backdrop of the enhanced strategic partnership, which has seen comprehensive and substantive development across various fields, the visit offers an important opportunity for the two countries to elevate their relationship to a new height in a more practical and effective manner, the diplomat said./