China, Thailand Enjoy Good Relations: Chinese Premier

China, Thailand Enjoy Good Relations: Chinese Premier

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Premier Zhu Rongji November 24 spoke highly of the Sino-Thai relations, which he said are now entering into a new and more mature phase.

At a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai at the sidelines of the summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, Japan and South Korea (10+3), Zhu said that the development of the two countries' economic and trade cooperation maintains a fast-growing momentum with their trade value increasing robustly this year.

The Chinese premier cited the good partnership between China and Thailand in their anti-drug operations.

Zhu said that there is plenty of scope for China and Thailand and the ASEAN to promote mutual beneficial cooperation within the framework of 10+3.

He also expressed his sincere solicitude to the people currently affected by floods in Thailand. Chuan Leekpai thanked Zhu for his consideration.

Chuan Leekpai said that he fully agreed with Zhu on his comment on Sino-Thai relations. He said he is confident that under joint efforts of the two sides, the friendship between the two countries will surely be further strengthened.