📍 Anning, Yunnan Province — At the 10th Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi threw his weight behind fresh dialogue between Thailand and Cambodia. His message? Time to rebuild trust and resolve differences, all while boosting ASEAN unity.
During talks with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Wang Yi emphasized that China supports bilateral dialogue and stands ready to provide assistance that both sides find helpful. Maris praised China’s fair stance and its role in easing regional tensions.
Reflecting on 50 years of diplomatic ties with Thailand, Wang highlighted past cooperation in everything from trade to culture. He said China is eager to work with Thailand to:
- Deepen strategic coordination 🤝
- Advance the China–Thailand high-speed railway project 🚆
- Expand green development and digital economy partnerships 🌱💻
- Encourage more Chinese investment in Thailand 💡
Wang also called for high-level exchanges and exciting events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of China–Thailand ties in the second half of the year. As co-chairs of the MLC, China and Thailand aim to lift cooperation to new heights and safeguard regional peace.
Maris Sangiampongsa returned the compliments, praising five decades of Thai–Chinese friendship and expressing hopes for even closer ties in the years ahead.
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Wang Yi: China supports Thailand-Cambodia dialogue to rebuild trust
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