“Prime Minister” Welcomes “Wang Yi” Strengthening Thai-Chinese Relations

Today (April 24, 2026) at 11:00 AM, at the reception room on the 2nd floor of the Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House, Ms. Rachada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that Mr. Wang Yi, member of the Politburo, director of the Central Committee for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul during his visit to Thailand as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ms. Rachada added that on this occasion, the Prime Minister hosted a meal of durian and sticky rice in bamboo, which are favorites of Mr. Wang Yi, in a friendly atmosphere. Following the discussions, the Prime Minister thanked the Chinese government and President Xi Jinping for their continued support of Thailand on the international stage. He also reflected on the strong relationship between the two countries evident following the official visit of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen to the People's Republic of China and expressed hope that China would continue to support Thailand's development in all dimensions, based on the principle of "brotherly nations" characterized by mutual trust and respect.

Ms. Rachada stated that Mr. Wang Yi expressed his pleasure at paying a courtesy call on the Prime Minister upon assuming office and conveyed confidence in the Thai government's potential to drive economic growth and national development. He also expressed certainty that Thai-Chinese relations would become even stronger. Furthermore, Mr. Wang Yi conveyed best wishes from President Xi Jinping and his family to His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen and reiterated China's confidence in Thailand's stability, while being ready to be a long-term partner that Thailand can trust.

Ms. Rachada said that on this occasion, both sides discussed the following important issues: 1. Upgrading Thai-Chinese relations: Both sides agreed to upgrade the relationship to a deeper strategic partnership. They will push for the creation of a joint action plan that aligns with the development strategies of both countries so that cooperation yields concrete results in all dimensions. 2. Exchange of high-level visits: The Chinese side invited the Prime Minister to attend the APEC Leaders' Meeting, which China will host in November 2026, and to pay an official visit to China. The Thai side invited Prime Minister Li Qiang to visit Thailand, which the Chinese side accepted in principle and is currently arranging the schedule for. 3. The Thai-Cambodian situation: Mr. Wang Yi discussed the regional situation, noting that the relationship between Thailand and Cambodia is showing positive trends, and expressed hope that the relationship will develop further soon. Thailand emphasized the importance of promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.

Ms. Rachada added that 4. Security and combating transnational crime: Both sides emphasized the importance of upgrading cooperation in security, especially in combating transnational crime and scammer gangs, which are problems that affect a wide range of people. This will be included as one of the key issues in the joint action plan to enhance public safety and confidence. 5. Expanding concrete cooperation through joint mechanisms and activities: Both sides agreed to develop cooperation to move towards more concrete actions, not only in terms of policy but also through cooperation mechanisms, meetings, and joint activities at various levels to achieve tangible and sustainable results.

“This discussion reflects the close relationship and high level of trust between Thailand and China, which is not only a symbolic relationship but also aims to drive strategic and practical cooperation in a concrete way in the long term,” Ms. Rachada said.

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