PM discusses with Malaysian leader, prepares to move forward with the "6 countries, 1 destination" project to create excitement for tourism in the region. PM Anwar invites the Thai PM to visit Malaysia officially. Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, met with Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. The Prime Minister of Malaysia invited the Prime Minister to visit Malaysia officially to strengthen close relations and constructive cooperation in all fields. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that both parties agreed on economic cooperation and were confident in the potential of economic cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia, including connecting border development, expanding cooperation in the green economy, and the digital economy. Both countries praised the construction of a bridge connecting Su-ngai Kolok, Narathiwat Province, with Rantau Panyang, Kelantan State, as well as the economic development in border areas to create areas for trade, en hance product potential, and promote more private sector cooperation in border areas of both countries. The Malaysian Prime Minister also praised the potential of Thailand's Halal food industry, as well as the more than 150,000 Thai people and workers who have helped drive the economy in Malaysia. 'Both countries also agreed to promote tourism, with Malaysia being the number 1 tourist destination in Thailand. Thailand is ready to cooperate in promoting tourism between the two countries. Thailand thanks Malaysia for supporting the '6 countries, 1 destination' project. There will be further discussions on the details of the implementation in the future. Thailand is also ready to support Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship next year,' said Mr. Chirayu.- Source: Thai News Agency
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