COOPERATION WITH THAILAND IMPORTANT TO ARMENIA

Armenian PM Andranik Margaryan today met with Thai Deputy FM Virachai Virameteekul, reported the Press Service of the Government of Armenia. During the meeting Mr. Margaryan noted development and strengthening of cooperation with Thailand is important to Armenia. He added that after his latest visit to Thailand active work over implementation of agreements, reached in the course of the visit, started. According to the Premier, the fact of signing of the Joint Program of Actions evidences progress in cooperation. Margaryan said that he is sure the document reflects basic aspects of joint economic activities, which will promote solution of social issues. In his turn Virachai Virameteekul expressed satisfaction with the cooperation between the two countries, having outgrown the limits of political strategy and discussion of the working out of economic programs, is gradually transferring to a more efficient phase. To confirm his words he said that a representation of the Commercial and Industrial Chamber of Armenia will open in Bangkok September 21. Having noted the importance of activation of direct contacts between businessmen of the two countries, the parties noted it promotes growth of the trade and industrial turnover and investments. The interlocutors also appreciated the initiative of corresponding Armenian and Thai departments on opening a permanent exhibition of Thai goods in Armenia. In their opinions, it will open new prospects to stimulate economic and trade relations. The parties also positively assessed the gradually developing interparliamentary ties. Having noted that prospects of bilateral cooperation are conditioned by the legal framework and agreements to a large degree, A. Margaryan emphasized that in compliance with the agreement with the Thai PM it is necessary to expand the framework, which will create new opportunities for further promotion of Armenian-Thai relations.