Thai PM arrives today on two-day working visit
Thursday, July 3, 2008
THAI Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej is starting a two-day visit to Brunei today, his first visit to the Sultanate since he was elected in January this year.
The 72-year-old premier was expected to meet His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in an audience, followed by a small group bilateral meeting with His Majesty, and an official dinner hosted by His Majesty.
The high-level bilateral discussions were expected to include cooperation in the field of agriculture. Thailand is a major rice producer and 97 per cent of rice consumed in Brunei is imported from Thailand.
His scheduled itinerary include a visit to the Royal Thai Embassy where the premier will launch the Thai Fair 2008.
Sundaravej will also meet the Thai community in Brunei and attend a luncheon hosted by Thailand's ambassador to Brunei, Phithak Phrombubpha, at the ambassador's residence.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Brunei.
The Brunei Times
The 72-year-old premier was expected to meet His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in an audience, followed by a small group bilateral meeting with His Majesty, and an official dinner hosted by His Majesty.
The high-level bilateral discussions were expected to include cooperation in the field of agriculture. Thailand is a major rice producer and 97 per cent of rice consumed in Brunei is imported from Thailand.
His scheduled itinerary include a visit to the Royal Thai Embassy where the premier will launch the Thai Fair 2008.
Sundaravej will also meet the Thai community in Brunei and attend a luncheon hosted by Thailand's ambassador to Brunei, Phithak Phrombubpha, at the ambassador's residence.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Brunei.
The Brunei Times
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