US Ambassador meets with 'Prime Minister Paethongtarn', reiterates close Thai-US cooperation in economics, education and flood management, jointly promoting each other's constructive role in promoting peace in the region. Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Government Spokesman, summarized the important points as follows: The Prime Minister praised the cooperation between Thailand and the United States, which has progressed in many dimensions. He is committed to strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also expressed his condolences for the losses from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the United States, where Thailand has also experienced flooding problems, and he understands the losses that have occurred. The U.S. Ambassador reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation between Thailand and the United States as important allies and str ategic partners. It was learned that during the ASEAN Summit, the Prime Minister met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, discussing a variety of issues, reflecting the strong relationship between Thailand and the United States. Both sides discussed cooperation between Thailand and the United States on the following issues: Flood management: The Prime Minister thanked the United States for its assistance in the flood situation in the North. Thailand is willing to cooperate with the United States, which has the technology and expertise to alleviate flood risks, and hopes to utilize the cooperation under the Mekong River Basin-US framework to increase closer cooperation on water management. The United States is ready to work with the Thai Red Cross Society, provide assistance through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and use satellite technology to monitor flooded areas to help manage floods in Thailand. Economically, both sides also agreed to promote mutual investment , especially in the semiconductor industry and technologies such as cybersecurity and AI. The US Ambassador said that many leading US companies are interested in investing and expanding their investments in Thailand. A business delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council will visit Thailand to further strengthen trade relations between the two countries. The Prime Minister spoke about his intention to develop education and promote Thai youth to have the opportunity to receive scholarships or join exchange programs to support Thai students to study abroad, especially in the United States, so that Thai youth have the opportunity to exchange cultures and develop skills in fields that Thailand needs, which the U.S. Ambassador is ready to support. Currently, there is a project that has already begun to connect Thai and U.S. universities to support scholarships, as well as projects related to developing digital skills in Thailand from U.S. technology companies such as Apple and Microsoft. During the talks, the US Ambassador also expressed his appreciation to the Prime Minister for his active role in the region and the world, especially in restoring more peace and stability in Myanmar, which is in line with the US's goals, and is ready to work with Thailand to promote peace in Myanmar, including other issues such as the South China Sea and conflicts in the Middle East, and affirmed to support each other's constructive roles and are ready to work together to promote peace and stability in the region and the world.-314-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency
