BANGKOK, 1 July 2015 – Thai leaders sent congratulation letters to their Chinese counterparts on the auspicious occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on 1 July 2015.
The letter of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was sent to his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang. He reaffirmed in the letter his determination to work closely with the Chinese leader to further advance and deepen bilateral relations for the future generations of the two countries. He noted with great pleasure the plans by the public and private sectors as well as civil society organizations of both sides to co-organize a series of commemorative activities and events.
“I am very glad to see that our two governments share the aspiration to further enhance our multidimensional cooperation, which not only benefits the livelihoods of our peoples, but also contributes to the stability and prosperity in the region and beyond,” the letter read.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn sent to his Chinese counterpart a congratulatory message welcoming the fact that the relations between Thailand and China have continued to grow from strength to strength and have evolved into significant Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
“Our close diplomatic ties have also strengthened our amicable and constructive cooperation in regional frameworks, particularly the GMS, AIIB, ACD, APEC, ASEM, ARF and ASEAN. These cooperation frameworks are instrumental to promoting regional stability, prosperity and connectivity, thereby contributing to trade, investment and tourism for the benefits of the peoples of our two countries and of the region as a whole,” Gen Tanasak said in the letter.
