Kazakh-Thai trade and economic relations discussed in Bangkok

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Thailand Marat Yessenbayev has met with the Minister of Commerce of Thailand Chatchai Sarikulya. The sides discussed the current state and prospects of the Kazakh-Thai trade - economic and investment cooperation.

The Kazakh diplomat informed the Thai Minister on the current socio-economic development of Kazakhstan, favorable investment climate in the country, as well as the international exhibition "EXPO-2017". Particular emphasis was placed on the prospects of Kazakhstan's enhancement in the framework of the President's state-of-the-nation address called "Nurly Zhol - The path to the future". In the context of the implementation of Nurly Zhol economic policy Kazakhstan and Thailand have high potential for the development of cooperation in trade, transport, logistics and agriculture. Chatchai Sarikulya noted that the Thai government is interested in expanding bilateral relations with Kazakhstan. Moreover, he believes that the Kazakh-Thai cooperation can serve as a basis for deepening the partnership between ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the Eurasian Economic Union. M.Yessenbayev and Chatchai Sarikulya also discussed draft bilateral agreements, in particular, treaties on trade and investment protection and a convention for the avoidance of double taxation. The sides agreed to hold in June 2015 in Astana "Thailand Week in Kazakhstan" to further discuss new trade and investment projects.