The Prime Minister meets with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

The Prime Minister met with the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Thailand-Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their intention to build closer relations. and strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism. and stability

Today (20 Oct. 2023) at 12.45 (local time in Riyadh which is 4 hours later than Thailand) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud), Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia On the occasion of bilateral discussions During participation in the ASEAN – GCC Summit by Veterinarian Chai Watcharong, Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister Summary of important points as follows:

Prime Minister and Crown Prince and the Saudi Prime Minister They reaffirmed their common intention to promote relations and cooperation of the two countries. Especially in the areas of trade, investment, and infrastructure development. travel Including developing relations between the Thai people and Saudi Arabia. Get closer

On this occasion, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the King’s vision. Including the Crown Prince and the Saudi Prime Minister that laid the foundation It led to the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Thailand reaffirms its determination to promote relations and cooperation in various fields for further development. For concrete benefits to the Thai and Saudi people.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Discuss cooperation issues as follows:

Relationships Both sides discussed the conduct of relations over the past two years, especially the promotion of trade and investment, for which the Prime Minister proposed the creation of the Thai-GCC FTA and expressed support for hosting Expo 2030, the World Cup tournament. 2034 of Saudi Arabia

Including guidelines for cooperation and outstanding issues in the areas of 1) politics and consulate, 2) investment, 3) security and military, 4) culture and tourism, and 5) economy and trade. Thailand is ready to host the first meeting of the Saudi-Thai Coordination Council (STCC) to review the relationship. and determine guidelines for cooperation in all 5 areas

Security Both sides are ready to promote cooperation in defense industry. In the past there have been exchanges of high-level visits. to join the defense exhibitions of both sides in Thailand’s Defense and Security and Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show, which makes Thailand and Saudi Arabia There is an opportunity to expand cooperation in the field of security even more. which Thailand will provide the defense industrial complex and military energy and the Defense Technology Institute Continue to accelerate cooperation to become concrete.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister thanked the Saudi government for taking care of more than 6,000 Thai people residing in Saudi Arabia. and exchange views on the unrest situation in Israel in which Thai people were killed, injured and kidnapped. Saudi Arabia has agreed to do its utmost to provide assistance to Thais who have been arrested.