In a move that's got everyone talking, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa met in Beijing on Tuesday to take their countries' friendship to the next level! 🎉
The two leaders co-chaired the second meeting of the Consultation Mechanism between their ministries. Wang Yi, who's also a big deal in the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called China and Thailand \"good neighbors, relatives, and friends.\" Aww! ❤️ He emphasized that the two nations have always had each other's backs and grown together.
Did you know China has been Thailand's biggest trading partner for over a decade? That's 10+ years of solid business vibes! 💰 Plus, China is now Thailand's top foreign investor. And get this—over 3 million Chinese tourists have visited Thailand this year alone! Talk about wanderlust goals! ✈️🌴
Wang Yi said China sees Thailand as a trustworthy partner and a force for peace and stability in the region. He voiced support for Thailand playing a bigger role on the global stage. 🌐
But it's not just about business. Wang urged both countries to boost their connectivity, ramp up security cooperation, and team up to fight cross-border crimes like internet gambling and telecom fraud. Safety first! 🚨
And here's the best part: they're entering a \"visa-free era\"! 🎫 Starting March 1, both countries agreed to mutual visa exemption. That means easier travel and more people-to-people exchanges. Time to pack your bags and make new friends! 🧳👋
Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa is all in. He said Thailand values its relationship with China and is sticking to the one-China policy. He’s keen on strengthening ties across governments, businesses, and among the people to keep the good vibes rolling long-term. 🙌
Thailand is ready to work with China to keep high-level talks going, deepen cultural exchanges, and boost practical cooperation in areas like the digital economy, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and tourism. Sounds like a win-win! 🔋🚗🌿
They also chatted about regional cooperation in East Asia, the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, and the Myanmar issue. Looks like these two countries are gearing up to make some big moves together! 🚀
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Chinese, Thai FMs pledge to expand exchanges, enhance cooperation
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