Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and His Majesty Hun Manat, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia jointly held a press conference after discussing with the full committee and the signing ceremony of 5 MOUs The Prime Minister said he was glad that today Thai-Cambodian relations It's at a very good level. Official visit to Thailand by His Majesty Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and his wife, along with the Cabinet. It shows the importance and closeness that both sides have to each other. In terms of relationships, it will raise the level of relationships to being 'Strategic partnership' which will provide opportunities to work more closely and promote the potential that both countries share. and Thailand will open a new consulate general in Siem Reap. Meanwhile, Cambodia will open a new consulate general in Songkhla later this year. Security Especially around the Thai-Cambodian border. Thailand will not allow anyone to use Thailand as a space for interfer ing in internal affairs. or carry out activities that are harmful to neighboring countries And the leaders of both sides also agreed to strengthen cooperation in fighting transnational crimes. especially cyber fraud networks On the economic side, Thailand will host a meeting of the Joint Trade Committee. Commerce Minister level, 7th time in early March In addition, there is a quick win policy in implementing the signed MOU regarding border crossing of goods immediately. to increase trade volume especially border trade We also welcome the signing of the MOU between EXIM Bank and the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce. This will help promote trade and investment from both Thailand and Cambodia. Border area development The two sides discussed and agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy security. It was agreed to further discuss to jointly exploit hydrocarbon resources in overlapping claim areas between the two countries. Both leaders committed to clearing humanitarian mines in the pilot area. for the goal of mak ing the border area safe as well as taking steps to upgrade the opening of the Thai-Cambodian border crossing point that is still outstanding We are also pleased to sign the MOU on cooperation in disaster risk reduction and emergency response. This will establish a framework for cooperation to respond to emergencies in the border area. tourism Both sides agreed to combine tourism strengths in the region through the "Six Countries, One Destination" project to promote tourism in the region. Ready to improve agreements on border crossings and will return to negotiate a bilateral agreement on cross-border transport by road. To be able to cross the border by private car For the cross-border smog problem It was agreed to establish a joint working group. To create a cooperation plan to establish a hotline for exchanging information and warning of burning spots. Cooperation in responding to emergencies and build capacity and share practices for managing burning in agriculture. Including Thailand has invited Cambodi a to join the CLEAR Sky Strategy action plan to promote cooperation in solving this problem at the regional level. As for labor, the Prime Minister confirmed that Thailand gives importance to taking care of workers in all countries. including Cambodians in Thailand To receive fair treatment and appropriate economic risk management. While the situation in Myanmar Thailand and Cambodia want to see a peaceful, stable and united Myanmar. The government will play a proactive role in providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar. and promote peaceful resolution by carrying out cooperation along with ASEAN The Prime Minister of Cambodia thanked him for the warm welcome. Thailand and Cambodia are friendly countries that have continued relations and cooperation covering all dimensions. Along with thanking the Prime Minister and the Thai government for giving importance to Cambodian workers. along with requesting Thailand to facilitate Cambodian workers who wish to return to visit their homes during the Songkran festival. which also coincides with the Cambodian New Year. Thai and Cambodian leaders Emphasize the importance of promoting people-to-people relations. They will jointly organize activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2025, which will focus on activities that promote understanding between people. and confirmed to meet and discuss with each other continuously To strengthen cooperation further. Source: Thai News Agency
