Thailand and Myanmar have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation following the official visit of President U Min Aung Hlaing to Thailand, where he met Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. 

The joint statement outlined plans to strengthen political, security, economic and regional cooperation, while advancing trade, border management, infrastructure, labour mobility and environmental initiatives.

Key developments:

  • Thailand and Myanmar reaffirmed cooperation on border security, tackling online scams, narcotics trafficking and other transnational crime.
  • Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade to US$12 billion and improve cross-border connectivity and infrastructure.
  • Leaders welcomed new agreements on labour cooperation, Earth observation technology, and water quality management.
  • Both sides pledged continued cooperation through ASEAN, BIMSTEC, ACMECS and other regional frameworks.

ℹ️         Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand

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Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, reviews a guard of honor during an official welcoming ceremony at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand. The Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is in Thailand, making his first trip there since becoming civilian leader as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his country. (Photo by Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto)
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