In a spirited meeting in Beijing this Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between China and Thailand. The meeting comes ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
During the discussion, Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings to King Maha Vajiralongkorn and extended heartfelt condolences regarding the recent earthquake in Thailand.
Recognizing Princess Sirindhorn as a cherished friend and envoy of longstanding China-Thailand friendship, Wang highlighted her remarkable 55 visits across China that have deepened mutual understanding and showcased China's reform and modernization journey.
Embracing the diplomatic milestone, both sides expressed optimism about ushering in the next golden 50 years of partnership, promising enhanced cooperation in agriculture, technology, and cultural exchange.
The princess reaffirmed that the Thai royal family treasures its robust ties with China, celebrating pragmatic cooperation that continues to benefit both peoples.
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Chinese FM meets Thai princess, vows to deepen bilateral ties
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