Bangkok--June 3--MFA
On 2 June 2008, Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama met with the Rt. Hon. David Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. The two Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on both bilateral as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern.
On the bilateral front, the Foreign Secretary welcomed the return of a democratically elected government in Thailand and looked forward to working with the latter on various issues binding the two countries together. To this end, both Ministers agreed to conclude as soon as possible the Joint Plan of Action between Thailand and the UK. This document would lay the framework for closer cooperation between both countries in all fields — political, economic and social. Both also agreed to expedite negotiations on the Convention on the Avoidance of Double Taxation. To further promote business relations between both countries, the Foreign Minister requested the British side to consider taking appropriate measures to facilitate the issuance of visas for Thai business persons.
The two Ministers also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, including the situation in Myanmar, Kosovo, and the Iranian nuclear issue. Both sides also exchanged views on climate change and the growing concerns about food and energy security currently facing the international community. Additionally, the Foreign Minister briefed the Foreign Secretary about Thailand’s plans and visions for a more people-centred, efficient and rule based ASEAN once the Kingdom assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship this July. The issue of trilateral cooperation between Thailand and the UK was also discussed to help promote human resource development and capacity building in lesser developed countries in ASEAN, which would help reduce the development gap among member states.
Earlier the same day, Mrs. Meg Munn, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, hosted luncheon in honour of the Foreign Minister at Lancaster House. Among the various issues discussed, the Foreign Minister expressed hope that the Thai-UK Student Exchange Programme would be revived to enable the youths of both countries to gain a better understanding of each other’s culture.
Prime Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Press Division, Department of Information Tel.(02) 643-5170
Fax. (02) 643-5169 E-mail : div0704@mfa.go.th End.
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On 2 June 2008, Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama met with the Rt. Hon. David Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. The two Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on both bilateral as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern.
On the bilateral front, the Foreign Secretary welcomed the return of a democratically elected government in Thailand and looked forward to working with the latter on various issues binding the two countries together. To this end, both Ministers agreed to conclude as soon as possible the Joint Plan of Action between Thailand and the UK. This document would lay the framework for closer cooperation between both countries in all fields — political, economic and social. Both also agreed to expedite negotiations on the Convention on the Avoidance of Double Taxation. To further promote business relations between both countries, the Foreign Minister requested the British side to consider taking appropriate measures to facilitate the issuance of visas for Thai business persons.
The two Ministers also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, including the situation in Myanmar, Kosovo, and the Iranian nuclear issue. Both sides also exchanged views on climate change and the growing concerns about food and energy security currently facing the international community. Additionally, the Foreign Minister briefed the Foreign Secretary about Thailand’s plans and visions for a more people-centred, efficient and rule based ASEAN once the Kingdom assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship this July. The issue of trilateral cooperation between Thailand and the UK was also discussed to help promote human resource development and capacity building in lesser developed countries in ASEAN, which would help reduce the development gap among member states.
Earlier the same day, Mrs. Meg Munn, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, hosted luncheon in honour of the Foreign Minister at Lancaster House. Among the various issues discussed, the Foreign Minister expressed hope that the Thai-UK Student Exchange Programme would be revived to enable the youths of both countries to gain a better understanding of each other’s culture.
Prime Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Press Division, Department of Information Tel.(02) 643-5170
Fax. (02) 643-5169 E-mail : div0704@mfa.go.th End.
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