Sino-Thai friendship to boost development

China's FM says nations' cooperation contribute to peace, stability in region

Strengthened friendship and deepened cooperation between China and Thailand will further contribute to regional peace, stability and development, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday while meeting Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that China always sees Thailand as a priority in its diplomacy with neighboring countries and also appreciates the kingdom's contribution to peace and development in the region as well as the world.

He said Srettha's decision to make China the first country outside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for an official visit after assuming office last year fully reflects the great importance that Thailand attaches to its relations with China, and has brought the traditional friendship even closer while deepening the long-standing tradition that "Chinese and Thais are of one family".