Party chief meets Thai legislative leaders
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and leaders of the Thai legislative body shared the view that the establishment of the Vietnam – Thailand strategic partnership opens a new chapter in the friendly and cooperative ties between the two countries.
During their meetings in Bangkok on June 26, the Vietnamese Party leader and Thai President of the National Assembly (NA) cum Speaker of the House of Representative Somsak Kiatsuranont, and Senate President Nikom Wairatpanij agreed that the partnership will lay a firm foundation for the two countries to deepen their cooperation both bilaterally and multilaterally, in the interest of the two peoples, and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
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| Party leader Trong (L) meets with Thai National Assembly President Somsak Kiatsuranont (Photo:VNA) |
They appreciated the strong development of the cooperation over recent years between the parties, legislative bodies, governments and people of the two countries, and proposed that the two countries strengthen their cooperation in all fields, especially in rice production and trade.
For his part, Trong briefed the hosts on the result of his meeting with the Thai PM, as well as specific measures to foster the multifaceted ties between the two countries.
He welcomed cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries in practical and appropriate forms, including maintaining the annual exchange of visits to enhance mutual trust and understanding, boosting cooperation in monitoring the implementation of signed agreements and treaties, and supporting each other at regional forums.
Hosts and guest expressed their belief that ASEAN member nations will enhance solidarity, cooperation, and work together to address international and regional multilateral issues, including those related to the East Sea.
General Secretary Trong called upon the hosts to help create favourable conditions for Vietnamese overseas in Thailand in their livelihood and businesses, who he said will serve as a bridge of friendship between the two countries.
At another meeting in Bangkok the same day, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Thailand (DPT) Abhisit Vejjajiva vowed to further relations with the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and foster people-to-people exchanges.
Trong expressed his belief that with its important position in the political arena and the legislature in Thailand, the DPT will continue to back the development of the two nations’ relations in all realms, especially in economic cooperation.
He suggested the two parties maintain frequent exchanges, share experience and coordinate closely at multilateral forums to which they are members.
Party leader Trong also met with Chairman of the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association (TVFA) Prachuap Chaiyasan. He asked the TVFA to work closely with the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association to strengthen friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two nations.