Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met in Bangkok on Thursday (15 Oct) to discuss Switzerland–Thailand relations, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)–Thailand Free Trade Agreement, and regional and global issues.
The leaders highlighted the agreement’s role in expanding trade and investment, identifying opportunities in manufacturing, automation, digital technologies, infrastructure, and sustainable technologies. President Parmelin also reaffirmed Switzerland’s interest in climate cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Key developments:
- EFTA–Thailand Free Trade Agreement preparations were reviewed ahead of its entry into force.
- Switzerland and Thailand marked 95 years of diplomatic relations.
- Discussions covered WTO reform, the United Nations, regional stability, and efforts to combat online fraud.
Following Thailand, President Parmelin will visit Vietnam to sign the EFTA free trade agreement alongside EFTA partners.
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