Riyadh, Bangkok to Implement Bilateral Partnership Agreements

Riyadh, Bangkok to Implement Bilateral Partnership Agreements

A high-ranking Thai official said that Bangkok and Riyadh were close to implementing bilateral agreements, which were recently concluded by the two sides.

Don Pramudwinai, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, pointed to the restoration of full diplomatic relations between the two countries, saying that an official Thai delegation would visit the Kingdom next July.

These developments follow the historic visit of the Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, to Riyadh on Jan. 25, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

The Green Experience

Pramudwinai said he expected that the next phase would see the two countries strengthen bilateral economic, trade and investment relations and discuss available opportunities within the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia will also benefit from the Thai experience in the green economy, and would review cooperation in the areas of digital transformation, renewable energy, environment, climate, cyber-security and digital transformation, while maintaining mutual support and coordination in international organizations and forums.

Economic Map

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Pramudwinai said: “The foreign ministers of the two kingdoms have taken persistent steps. Within just two months of establishing bilateral relations, we are close to implementing what we committed to on Jan. 25.”

He added: “The