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Anutin departs for France
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during a seven-day trip to France that began on Thursday, aiming to boost French investment in Thailand.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during a seven-day trip to France that began on Thursday, aiming to boost French investment in Thailand.
- Speaking at Government House before flying out, Mr Anutin described the visit as a valuable opportunity to engage directly with French business leaders and investors already operating in Thailand.
- He said the highlight of the trip would be an informal working dinner with Mr Macron, which he suggested could prove more productive than a formal state meeting.
- Although the visit is unofficial, Mr Anutin said the delegation had been deliberately kept small in order to focus on substantive discussions.
- Joining the trip are Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat, as well as the permanent secretary for foreign affairs, who is already in France on official business.
Summary
Speaking at Government House before flying out, Mr Anutin described the visit as a valuable opportunity to engage directly with French business leaders and investors already operating in Thailand.
He said the highlight of the trip would be an informal working dinner with Mr Macron, which he suggested could prove more productive than a formal state meeting.