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Switzerland and Thailand seek to boost business ties

Keystone / Narong Sangnak

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis concluded on Monday a two-day visit to Thailand. High-level talks focused on boosting bilateral cooperation and the possibility of a free trade agreement.

This content was published on August 2, 2021 – 18:07

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Both nations have expressed interest in starting negotiations for a free trade deal, according to his office, with technical talks underway at the level of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Cassis met with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai. They discussed cooperation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and human rights in crisis-stricken Myanmar, according to the Swiss foreign ministry.

During his visit, Cassis inaugurated the Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commmerce.

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