Consul General of Thailand to HCM City, Somchai Powcharoen, and Chairman of the HCM City Chapter of Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association, Truong Hoang, said the relationship between the two nations has been promoted and developed in both bilateral cooperation and at the regional level since establishment of diplomatic ties in 1976. 

Diplomats said both nations always support each other in regional cooperation and at international forums. 

Vietnam and Thailand organised many people exchanges in recent years, as well as promoting cooperation among localities. Several cooperative mechanisms were set up and operated, including a joint committee on security and politics, joint meetings, a joint subcommittee on security and politics cooperation, and a mechanism for politics consultation between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs. 

Somchai Powcharoen said he hoped the cooperation will be further strengthened for the benefit of the two countries, as well as the development of the region.

Also, at the event, Thailand donated VND126.5 million for poor pupils in HCM City.