President Park Geun-hye and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha held a summit and talked about bilateral cooperation on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on November 13.
"Thailand dispatched troops during the Korean War and has been a close ally and strategic partner," said President Park. "After establishing diplomatic relations, the two nations have continuously developed amiable bilateral relations across many fields."
"Ever since Thailand took part in the Korean War, countrymen of the two nations have kept strong ties," said Prime Minister Prayut.
In addition to water management, Prime Minister Prayut hoped that Korean companies would be able to participate in various infrastructure projects in Thailand, such as freeways and railroads. President Park responded that she would deliver information about Thailand's infrastructure projects to Korean companies and encourage them to participate in the projects.
"Thailand is a foothold for Korean companies' investment in ASEAN," said President Park, asking Prime Minister Prayut to take an interest in Korean businesses that operate in Thailand so that their investments in the country could increase.
"Thailand is trying to improve its foreign investment regulations," said Prayut. "Very soon, we will be able to provide a better investment environment."
"Thailand has been strengthening import regulations, including anti-dumping rules against steel products," said Park. "I hope that Thailand takes only objective, fair and necessary action so that trade and investment does not decrease."
"I will do what is necessary to solve import regulations on steel products," said Prayut.
The leaders also exchanged opinions on North Korean issues and agreed to cooperate to solve problems regarding Pyongyang's nuclear weapons ambitions.
"The ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit to be held in Busan in December is meaningful to further solidify Korea-ASEAN relations in the future," said President Park, inviting Prime Minister Prayut to attend the summit.
Prime Minister Prayut thanked her for the invitation and said he would attend the meeting.
"As part of the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit, Korea is trying to establish a Southeast Asian cultural center in Korea," said President Park, hoping that it would boost bilateral cultural exchanges. Prime Minister Prayut welcomed the idea.
By Limb Jae-un
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: Cheong Wa Dae
jun2@korea.kr
"Thailand dispatched troops during the Korean War and has been a close ally and strategic partner," said President Park. "After establishing diplomatic relations, the two nations have continuously developed amiable bilateral relations across many fields."
"Ever since Thailand took part in the Korean War, countrymen of the two nations have kept strong ties," said Prime Minister Prayut.
President Park Geun-hye (left) and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha shake hands prior to their summit.
In addition to water management, Prime Minister Prayut hoped that Korean companies would be able to participate in various infrastructure projects in Thailand, such as freeways and railroads. President Park responded that she would deliver information about Thailand's infrastructure projects to Korean companies and encourage them to participate in the projects.
"Thailand is a foothold for Korean companies' investment in ASEAN," said President Park, asking Prime Minister Prayut to take an interest in Korean businesses that operate in Thailand so that their investments in the country could increase.
"Thailand is trying to improve its foreign investment regulations," said Prayut. "Very soon, we will be able to provide a better investment environment."
President Park Geun-hye (top, left) and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (bottom, second from right) speak during their summit meeting.
"Thailand has been strengthening import regulations, including anti-dumping rules against steel products," said Park. "I hope that Thailand takes only objective, fair and necessary action so that trade and investment does not decrease."
"I will do what is necessary to solve import regulations on steel products," said Prayut.
The leaders also exchanged opinions on North Korean issues and agreed to cooperate to solve problems regarding Pyongyang's nuclear weapons ambitions.
"The ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit to be held in Busan in December is meaningful to further solidify Korea-ASEAN relations in the future," said President Park, inviting Prime Minister Prayut to attend the summit.
Prime Minister Prayut thanked her for the invitation and said he would attend the meeting.
"As part of the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit, Korea is trying to establish a Southeast Asian cultural center in Korea," said President Park, hoping that it would boost bilateral cultural exchanges. Prime Minister Prayut welcomed the idea.
By Limb Jae-un
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: Cheong Wa Dae
jun2@korea.kr
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