House, The Prime Minister holds a joint press conference with the President of Germany. Opening a new era with the goal of strategic partnership between the two before the Prime Minister's official visit to Germany this March. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany jointly press release by the Prime Minister Said that this official visit It is the first time of the German president in 22 years. Thailand and Germany have had ties for more than 162 years, with Germany being the largest trading partner in the EU. While Thailand is the third-largest trading partner in ASEAN, the two countries also agreed on the goal of elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership. Mr. Settha said that in discussions with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany has given importance to cooperation in sustainability Coping with global warming and energy transition to achieve carbon neutrality. and zero greenhouse gas emissions target Germany is ready to support renewable energy production technology. To increase the proportion of renewable energy use in electricity production to 50 percent by 2040 and expand investment in the EV industry. To enable Thailand to become a regional center for electric vehicle production. We are also pleased to continually promote sustainable agriculture in Thailand. and ready to cooperate in solving the PM 2.5 dust problem Mr. Settha also said that the official visit to Thailand this time The German president also brought a private delegation along with him. During the meeting with the private sector It provided information about Thailand's economic potential and new opportunities. It also provides information on policies and projects such as the Land Bridge project. Project to upgrade Thailand's rail transportation and logistics system, Ease of Doing Business and building human resources. especially increasing cooperation in vocational education The private sector has shown interest in international product fairs. Recycling and production of plastic pellets from waste Thailand is ready to consider supporting investment from Germany further. Tourism cooperation section Prime Minister asks for support for negotiations with EU In order to achieve the request for visa exemption For traveling into the Schengen area to holders of Thai ordinary passports Thailand is considered a favorite destination for German tourists. More than 700,000 tourists will travel to Thailand in 2023, and Germans are already exempt from a 30-day visa. For this evening The German president is also scheduled to meet His Majesty the King. and Her Majesty the Queen and tomorrow (26 Jan.) the President of Germany Will travel to Ubon Ratchathani province. To visit the hybrid floating solar power plant at Sirindhorn Dam. Which produces electricity from solar energy and hydropower, the largest in the world. and the sustainable agriculture project which is a collaboration between Germany and Thailand. Including visiting Pha Ta em National Park. It is a natural tourist attraction that is popular with both Thai people and foreigners. and it will open a new era of exchange and cooperation between Thailand and Germany. This will lead to close cooperation that is beneficial to all parties. Especially in the areas of electric vehicles, clean energy, circular economy. And cooperation in many other areas makes Thailand and Germany have closer cooperation in every dimension. 'In the time of this coming March. I am scheduled to pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. To continue and promote cooperation between each other This will lead to the establishment of a strategic partnership between each other,' Mr. Settha said. Source: Thai News Agency

House, The Prime Minister holds a joint press conference with the President of Germany. Opening a new era with the goal of strategic partnership between the two before the Prime Minister's official visit to Germany this March. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany jointly press release by the Prime Minister Said that this official visit It is the first time of the German president in 22 years. Thailand and Germany have had ties for more than 162 years, with Germany being the largest trading partner in the EU. While Thailand is the third-largest trading partner in ASEAN, the two countries also agreed on the goal of elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership. Mr. Settha said that in discussions with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany has given importance to cooperation in sustainability Coping with global warming and energy transition to achieve carbon neutrality. and zero greenhouse gas emissions target Germany is ready to support renewable energy production technology. To increase the proportion of renewable energy use in electricity production to 50 percent by 2040 and expand investment in the EV industry. To enable Thailand to become a regional center for electric vehicle production. We are also pleased to continually promote sustainable agriculture in Thailand. and ready to cooperate in solving the PM 2.5 dust problem Mr. Settha also said that the official visit to Thailand this time The German president also brought a private delegation along with him. During the meeting with the private sector It provided information about Thailand's economic potential and new opportunities. It also provides information on policies and projects such as the Land Bridge project. Project to upgrade Thailand's rail transportation and logistics system, Ease of Doing Business and building human resources. especially increasing cooperation in vocational education The private sector has shown interest in international product fairs. Recycling and production of plastic pellets from waste Thailand is ready to consider supporting investment from Germany further. Tourism cooperation section Prime Minister asks for support for negotiations with EU In order to achieve the request for visa exemption For traveling into the Schengen area to holders of Thai ordinary passports Thailand is considered a favorite destination for German tourists. More than 700,000 tourists will travel to Thailand in 2023, and Germans are already exempt from a 30-day visa. For this evening The German president is also scheduled to meet His Majesty the King. and Her Majesty the Queen and tomorrow (26 Jan.) the President of Germany Will travel to Ubon Ratchathani province. To visit the hybrid floating solar power plant at Sirindhorn Dam. Which produces electricity from solar energy and hydropower, the largest in the world. and the sustainable agriculture project which is a collaboration between Germany and Thailand. Including visiting Pha Ta em National Park. It is a natural tourist attraction that is popular with both Thai people and foreigners. and it will open a new era of exchange and cooperation between Thailand and Germany. This will lead to close cooperation that is beneficial to all parties. Especially in the areas of electric vehicles, clean energy, circular economy. And cooperation in many other areas makes Thailand and Germany have closer cooperation in every dimension. 'In the time of this coming March. I am scheduled to pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. To continue and promote cooperation between each other This will lead to the establishment of a strategic partnership between each other,' Mr. Settha said. Source: Thai News Agency

House, The Prime Minister holds a joint press conference with the President of Germany. Opening a new era with the goal of strategic partnership between the two before the Prime Minister's official visit to Germany this March. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany jointly press release by the Prime Minister Said that this official visit It is the first time of the German president in 22 years. Thailand and Germany have had ties for more than 162 years, with Germany being the largest trading partner in the EU. While Thailand is the third-largest trading partner in ASEAN, the two countries also agreed on the goal of elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership. Mr. Settha said that in discussions with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany has given importance to cooperation in sustainability Coping with global warming and energy transition to achieve carbon neutrality. and zero greenhouse gas emissions target Germany is ready to support renewable energy production technology. To increase the proportion of renewable energy use in electricity production to 50 percent by 2040 and expand investment in the EV industry. To enable Thailand to become a regional center for electric vehicle production. We are also pleased to continually promote sustainable agriculture in Thailand. and ready to cooperate in solving the PM 2.5 dust problem Mr. Settha also said that the official visit to Thailand this time The German president also brought a private delegation along with him. During the meeting with the private sector It provided information about Thailand's economic potential and new opportunities. It also provides information on policies and projects such as the Land Bridge project. Project to upgrade Thailand's rail transportation and logistics system, Ease of Doing Business and building human resources. especially increasing cooperation in vocational education The private sector has shown interest in international product fairs. Recycling and production of plastic pellets from waste Thailand is ready to consider supporting investment from Germany further. Tourism cooperation section Prime Minister asks for support for negotiations with EU In order to achieve the request for visa exemption For traveling into the Schengen area to holders of Thai ordinary passports Thailand is considered a favorite destination for German tourists. More than 700,000 tourists will travel to Thailand in 2023, and Germans are already exempt from a 30-day visa. For this evening The German president is also scheduled to meet His Majesty the King. and Her Majesty the Queen and tomorrow (26 Jan.) the President of Germany Will travel to Ubon Ratchathani province. To visit the hybrid floating solar power plant at Sirindhorn Dam. Which produces electricity from solar energy and hydropower, the largest in the world. and the sustainable agriculture project which is a collaboration between Germany and Thailand. Including visiting Pha Ta em National Park. It is a natural tourist attraction that is popular with both Thai people and foreigners. and it will open a new era of exchange and cooperation between Thailand and Germany. This will lead to close cooperation that is beneficial to all parties. Especially in the areas of electric vehicles, clean energy, circular economy. And cooperation in many other areas makes Thailand and Germany have closer cooperation in every dimension. 'In the time of this coming March. I am scheduled to pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. To continue and promote cooperation between each other This will lead to the establishment of a strategic partnership between each other,' Mr. Settha said. Source: Thai News Agency