Interesting because in early March she did quite of bit of talking trade with Belgium: "Thailand-Belgium relations tightened during PM Yinglucks visit BRUSSELS, 7 March 2013 (NNT) â” Thailand has assured Belgium of its readiness to be the gateway to the Southeast Asian region and to be one of a prime destination for Belgian investors.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra held a meeting with Belgian PM Elio di Rupo in Brussels, during which both leaders agreed to promote the two countriesâ relations into partnership, both at bilateral and multilateral levels.
The Thai Premier also assured her Belgian counterpart that Thailand is now enjoying both political and economic stability under the strong rule of democracy and good governance.
In addition, the Thai leader has pledged the kingdomâs continued support for EU, with which more collaborations can be achieved to benefit both sides.
Furthermore, Ms. Yingluck stated that Thailand will rise to be the gateway to ASEAN for EU, especially with the Thai governmentâs 66-billion-dollar development plan to equip the country with advanced transport, telecom and energy infrastructures.
The Prime minister also asked Belgium to consider visa waiver for Thai nationals traveling to Schengen area.
Mr. di Rupo offered a compliment for Thailandâs strong growth and improved reputation and showed his appreciation to the Thai PMâs pledge to stop ivory trade.
Lastly, the two PMs concurred with a proposal on an exchange of knowledge on medicines, food safety, nanotechnology, innovation, high-level R&D and logistics between both nations.