Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Visit Thailand and Attend China-ASEAN Leaders Meeting in Manila

Beijing, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to embark on an official visit to Thailand from November 13 to 15, following an invitation from Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. This trip marks an important diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

After Thailand, Premier Li will travel to Manila, Philippines, to participate in the 29th China-ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting from November 15 to 16, at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos.

At a press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning highlighted that this year marks the fifth anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and ASEAN. Over the past five years, cooperation between the two sides has flourished under the guidance of their leaders, yielding fruitful results that have significantly contributed to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

China aims to use this meeting to enhance solidarity and mutual trust with ASEAN countries. It seeks to reach a consensus on cooperation and expedite the implementation of protocols for the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0.

Mao also emphasized the strong and friendly ties between China and Thailand, describing them as neighbors with a shared future. The concept of “China and Thailand as one family” resonates deeply with both nations. China hopes to leverage this visit to further strengthen traditional friendships, enhance strategic communication, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.

Additionally, this trip presents an opportunity to elevate the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Thailand, assist each other’s modernization processes, and contribute more significantly to regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity.