BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand and New Zealand on Wednesday vowed to boost economic cooperation with an aim to triple two-way trade by 2045, as the New Zealand leader visited Thailand for the first time in 11 years. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in Bangkok on Tuesday and met with his Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin at the government house on Wednesday. They discussed trade, education, investment, visa arrangements, tourism, transnational crime and cybersecurity. “We have agreed to elevate Thailand-New Zealand relations to a strategic partnership in 2026 or sooner, which will mark the 70th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. This will create the momentum for us to further expand and deepen cooperation in all dimensions,” Srettha said during a joint news conference after the meeting. Luxon said that trade between the countries has tripled since a free trade agreement was signed 20 years ago. |
Turkish parliament to discuss Sweden's NATO bid next weekIndian gov't orders probe in parliament security breach incidentChina's central bank to enhance implementation of monetary policiesTwo people die in south India amid heavy rains ahead of cyclone MichaungFeature: Australian winemaker looks to go deep into Chinese marketHunter Biden indicted on multiple counts related to firearms, tax evasionDengue cases surpass 80,000 in Sri Lanka so far this yearChina's central bank to enhance implementation of monetary policiesDengue cases surpass 80,000 in Sri Lanka so far this yearChina unveils new measures to streamline foreign exchange business processes