The Prime Minister held bilateral discussions with the Hong Kong Chief Executive. Inviting Hong Kong investors to invest in Thailand Promote strategic linkages between EEC and GBA
Reporters reported that at 12.30 hrs. (local time in Hong Kong, 1 hour faster than Thailand) Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Met bilaterally with Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu (The Honorable John Lee Ka-chiu), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, at the Hong Kong Chief Executive Office. The Prime Minister said that he aims to promote the dynamic cooperation of both sides. Especially in the economic aspect exchange between people and connections Thailand and Hong Kong are important trade and investment partners. They are also each other's popular tourist destinations. They also admired the ease of doing business in Hong Kong. Hope there will be an exchange of visits. along with inviting the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to visit Thailand
The Prime Minister said Hong Kong has an important role to play. Connecting China with the rest of the world and its role as a regional center for trade, finance and services, Thailand can be a gateway to the ASEAN region for Hong Kong and China. This includes being a gateway for businesses. as well as goods and services from Hong Kong and China Therefore hopes to deepen cooperation in economic matters, including trade, investment and connectivity.
The chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said that Thailand and Hong Kong have good relations and continue to grow. Especially the economic and technological dimensions. To be a center for conducting business and a fusion point between East and West as well as a gateway to mainland China. Therefore, it is a good opportunity for both sides to jointly expand economic and financial and banking benefits. In the challenging conditions that the world is currently facing with the economic downturn.
Both sides also agreed to strengthen cooperation in new innovations. in which Hong Kong has expertise and is beneficial to the development of Thailand Inviting Hong Kong to invest in Thailand especially in target industries to help revive the economies of both sides. Thailand hopes to continue in-depth cooperation with Hong Kong. To promote connectivity and development policy Especially to coordinate and connect the EEC with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau economic zone (Greater Bay Area: GBA).
Source: Thai News Agency