TOKYO, Feb 10 — Japan has confidence in Thailand and will maintain its investment in the Kingdom, according to Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, surrently visiting here.
In his first official visit to Japan, Gen Prayut said he was satisfied with the trip, which began Sunday and ends today. Japan is confident regarding Thailand's political situations and is maintaining its investment in and economic cooperation with Thailand.
During the visit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Gen Prayut met Japanese government and private sector representatives.
He also had a session of bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart.
Gen Prayut, also chief of the National Council for Peace and Order, emphasised a strategic partnership in which Thailand would enjoy Japanese support in railway development, leading roles in ASEAN and the construction of special economic zones in border areas.
The prime minister said he was satisfied with the visit as Japan fully honored Thailand and both sides discussed various issues including trade and investment promotion.
Gen Prayut said he proposed joint ventures in railway development in Thailand as there was land for the development in the country.
High-speed trains would boost trade along their routes and thus ensure sustainable benefits for the grass roots, the prime minister said.
“I am satisfied with the first official visit to Japan. Japan understands the political situation in Thailand well and has the confidence to maintain investment in Thailand, so there are no concerns. I explained that Thailand is progressing towards democracy as planned in the established roadmap. The constitution will soon be completely drafted, and the next general election is expected in early 2016,” the prime minister said. (MCOT online news)
