Time 10:40 pm, November 18, 2022 General Prayut Chan-o-cha The Prime Minister and the Defense Minister met the Prime Minister for bilateral discussions Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud (His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) the crown prince and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Santimaitri Building (interior), Government House on the occasion of an official visit to Thailand and as a special guest at the Economic Zone Leaders’ Meeting APEC Year 2022
The discussion included important Thai people, namely: Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul Deputy First Minister and Minister for Public Health, Jurin Laksanawisit Mr Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Don Pramudwinai Mr Deputy First Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Supattanapong Punmeechaow Mr Deputy First Minister and Minister for Energy, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn Mr Minister of Tourism and Sports, Warawut Silpa-archa Mr Minister for Natural Resources and the Environment, General Anupong Paochinda Minister of the Interior, Suchart Chomklin Mr Labor Minister, Itthipol Khunpluem Mr Minister of Culture, Anek Laothammathat Minister for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, ML Chayothit Kridakorn Thai Trade Representative, Anucha Nakasai Mr Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office andDistat Hotrakitya Mr The Prime Minister’s Secretary was also present.
after completion Mr. Anucha Burapachari The Prime Minister’s Deputy General Secretary for Political Affairs to act as spokesperson on behalf of the Prime Minister’s Office Disclose important issues as follows:
The Prime Minister was grateful to receive His Majesty’s official visit to Thailand. and attendance at the meeting APEC As a special guest in Thailand who noticed the auspiciousness of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia and congratulated the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on his appointment as Prime Minister. This time, the Prime Minister emphasized Thailand’s willingness to work to promote bilateral relations between the two countries. He welcomed the progress in bilateral cooperation in all fields. and exchange visits between each other at all levels
the crown prince and the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia His Majesty answered that during the Prime Minister’s visit to Saudi Arabia last January to discuss various issues And there is an agreement that both sides give importance to. The benefits arising from restoring the relationship between the two countries will create more benefits for both sides. The Saudis attach importance to relations and cooperation with Thailand in various areas such as investment, public health and infrastructure.
both sides discussed and follow-up on the results of actions to stimulate relationships and promote cooperation in possible areas as follows:
bilateral cooperation an invitation Saudi Arabia Participate in the economic zone leadership meeting APEC 2022 as a special guest It recognizes the creative role played in the Asia-Pacific region. And it shows Thailand’s sincerity in promoting cooperation in bilateral and multilateral frameworks. that Thailand can be Saudi Arabia’s partner in the region They welcomed Thailand and Saudi Arabia. There has been a consistently high level of visits over the past year. Including preparing a plan to stimulate and promote bilateral relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. and a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a Saudi-Thai Cooperation Council as a basis for further cooperation and a monitoring mechanism. The two leaders encouraged the plan to be implemented as soon as possible.
economic Thailand reaffirms its willingness to support food safety, public health, tourism industry. major construction projects (Mega-projects) in Saudi Arabia. including sustainable development that Thailand is ready to cooperate in the environment In particular, the Saudi Initiative is based on Saudi Vision 2030, Green Saudi and Green Middle East. and digital transformation This is in line with BCG Thailand’s economic policy, with the Saudis paying attention to investment in Thailand. Which, with the Saudi vision, will be a good opportunity for Thailand. and the Thai private sector in promoting investment trade for tangible results. On this occasion, Thailand and Saudi also agreed to promote energy cooperation Thailand is ready to cooperate with the Saudis. Drive cooperation according to the White Paper to concrete results as soon as possible. and in labor The goal of both sides was to deepen cooperation, with the Saudis seeing that Thai workers are among the best skilled workers in the world and inviting Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia. which will have many good opportunities for Thai workers
Social and connections between people Thailand is proud that traveling between them is more convenient. and the Prime Minister thanked the Saudi side For annual scholarships for students and Thai students hope to have more cooperation and it was proposed to promote cooperation in vocational education in the fields of food and nutrition (halal food), agriculture, petrochemical, construction and manufacturing industries.
After discussing government matters the Prime Minister bowed to invite the crown prince and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia witnessed the exchange of 5 documents, viz
- Energy Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand
- Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of the Saudi-Thai Cooperation Council
- Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Tourism between the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Promotion of Direct Investment between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Anti-Corruption Supervisory Organizations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission of the Kingdom of Thailand on Prevention and Prevention of Corruption in the Santi Maitri Building Hall Before attending the evening meal at about 00.05 in the Santimaitri Building (behind to the outside)
