BANGKOK, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minster Wang Yi met with
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday, pledging to further
promote bilateral relations.
Speaking highly of the time-honored friendly
relations between the two nations, Yingluck said Thailand is willing to deepen
comprehensive cooperation with China by increasing political communication and
maintaining the momentum of strong growth in bilateral trade.
This year
marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of strategical partnership
between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). As the
country coordinator of China-ASEAN relations, Thailand will continue to
facilitate cooperation in various fields between the two sides, Yingluck
said.
The lady prime minister also welcomed more Chinese people to visit
the kingdom.
Wang said China's new leadership, which took office in
March, will continue to enrich its traditional friendship with Thailand and
transform the political ties between the two countries into a strong driving
force to boost mutual beneficial cooperation.
The foreign minister
suggested that China and Thailand deepen cooperation in fields of water
management, railway, new energy and education and expand exchanges in fields of
science, defence, tourism, etc.
He said China expects to closely
coordinate with Thailand in dealing with international and regional
issues.
Wang also held talks with Suraporn Tovichakchaikul, Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and met with Thai Privy
Council President Prem Tinsulanonda and former deputy Prime Minister Surakiart
Sathirathai.
At the invitation of Suraporn, Wang arrived in Bangkok on
Tuesday for a two-day official visit. This is the first leg of his six-day
Southeast Asian trip which will also take him to Indonesia, Singapore and
Brunei.
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（Editor：HuangBeibei、Yao Chun）
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