At the invitation of the Government of Bahrain, H.E Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain between 30-31 March 2010. The visit will further strengthen the close relations already existing between the two countries, especially in cooperation in economic and investment areas.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will be granted an audience with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at Al Safariya Palace. He will have a bilateral meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain at Al Gudaibiya Palace. The discussion will focus mainly on economic cooperation particularly the follow-up on the establishment of Thailand Food Security Stockpile and Distribution Center (TDC), construction cooperation and other areas of cooperation previously discussed during the official visit of the Prime Minister of Bahrain on 9-11 August 2009.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister will meet with Bahraini businessmen, give an interview to the local media and meet with the Thai community in Bahrain to update them on the Thai political and economic situation as well as the situation in the southern border provinces.
Thailand and Bahrain have long enjoyed close and cordial relations. Thailand is appreciative of Bahrain’s understanding and support regarding the Thai Government’s efforts and initiatives to solve the situation in the southern border provinces of Thailand, as well as her assistance and cooperation in the international arena particularly in the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). On trade, the bilateral trade volume in 2009 stands around USD185.45 million with trade surplus on the Thai side.
For further information, please contact the Press Division, Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tel.02-6435170, Fax.02-6435169, E-mail: div0704@mfa.go.th