“Chusak”, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, discusses with the US Ambassador

Chusak", Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, discussed with the US Ambassador, emphasizing the continuity of the government's policy implementation and jointly advancing comprehensive Thai-US cooperation. Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Chusak Sirinil, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office. The summary of the discussion is as follows: Mr. Chusak said that he is confident that the experience and expertise of the US Ambassador will contribute to the further advancement of the strategic partnership between Thailand and the US, as both countries are heading towards the 200th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Thailand remains a reliable ally of the US, both in the past and in the future, and the government is ready to work with the US to advance closer relations and cooperation. Mr. Chusak said that Thailand's commitment to promoting cooperation with the United St ates, especially in modernizing the military, joint training, military exchanges and education, and wanting to cooperate with the United States in the fight against drugs, especially in upgrading technology and equipment, strengthening capabilities and sharing intelligence among law enforcement agencies, which the U.S. Ambassador is ready to cooperate fully with Thailand, especially on the issue of drugs spreading from neighboring countries. He asked the United States to be confident in the continuity of the government's economic policies and business measures, and reiterated that Thailand remains open and ready to receive foreign investment, especially from the United States, which has invested in Thailand in several companies, including Google and Amazon Web Services, as well as Microsoft, which is ready to invest with Thailand. The US Ambassador said that he reaffirmed the US commitment to Thailand and that the relationship between Thailand and the US is very close and important. The US stands ready to w ork fully with the new Thai government to promote our relations in all possible areas, especially in the areas of security, trade and investment, and global challenges. We sympathize with the flooding situation in Thailand and are ready to provide necessary assistance to Thailand and enhance cooperation for long-term assistance, such as water resource management, technical and engineering support, and cooperation to cope with climate change. The US Ambassador said that the US attaches importance to promoting trade and investment with Thailand, supports trade and investment between each other, and also creates knowledge exchange and develops skills for Thais, especially digital skills, AI, etc. In addition, both sides exchanged views on the situation in Myanmar, in which both Thailand and the United States wish to see peace and the restoration of democracy in Myanmar. Thailand continues to support positive progress through negotiations, diplomacy and humanitarian assistance. Source: Thai News Agency