Regional leaders congratulate Anutin as Thailand’s new Prime Minister, pledge stronger ties

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Congratulatory messages pour in for Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul from regional leaders including Lawrence Wong of Singapore, Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, and Narendra Modi of India, reaffirming commitments to deepen cooperation in trade, security, and regional stability.

BANGKOK, Thailand – The leaders of Singapore, Malaysia, and India have extended their congratulations to Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as Prime Minister of Thailand, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and future cooperation.

Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong conveyed his congratulations, noting that Prime Minister Anutin has been a valued partner and a strong supporter of Thailand–Singapore relations. He highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two countries, built on robust cooperation in economic, defense, and people-to-people ties, and expressed his intention to work closely together to address shared challenges and create new opportunities.

Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim also extended his congratulations, describing Prime Minister Anutin as a close friend. He emphasized the deep interdependence between Malaysia and Thailand as neighboring ASEAN partners and expressed his commitment to strengthening cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, border development, and regional stability.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India also congratulated Prime Minister Anutin and expressed his readiness to deepen the strategic partnership between India and Thailand. He underscored the strong foundation of shared civilizational heritage, cultural ties, and dynamic people-to-people relations, while reaffirming joint efforts to promote peace, progress, and prosperity for both nations. (NNT)