British foreign secretary visits Thailand to pursue stronger defence and economic ties
Britain estimates the countries trading relationship as being worth USD 7.6 billion annually.Cameron, a former British prime minister, was leaving later Wednesday for Australia for an annual bilateral meeting on defence and foreign affairs.Cameron visited a Thai air force base and inspected jet fighters using British components, and visited a university to highlight British support for research into disease prevention and developing clean energy systems, the British statement said.Cameron called Thailand an influential player in the region.The Thai government noted that Britain was the first European country to form a strategic partnership with Thailand.
- Country:
- Thailand
Britain's foreign secretary met with Thailand's prime minister on Wednesday on his first visit to the Indo-Pacific region.
Britain's foreign office said the discussion between David Cameron and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was aimed at improving cooperation in areas including defense, the economy and trade. Britain estimates the countries' trading relationship as being worth USD 7.6 billion annually.
Cameron, a former British prime minister, was leaving later Wednesday for Australia for an annual bilateral meeting on defence and foreign affairs.
Cameron visited a Thai air force base and inspected jet fighters using British components, and visited a university to highlight British support for research into disease prevention and developing clean energy systems, the British statement said.
Cameron called Thailand an "influential player" in the region.
The Thai government noted that Britain was the first European country to form a strategic partnership with Thailand. The partnership addresses science, security, education and other areas.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
- READ MORE ON:
- Cameron
- Thailand
- Britain
- European
- David Cameron
- British
- Srettha Thavisin
- Thai
- Australia
ALSO READ
Iran summons the British, French and German ambassadors over 'double standards'
Soccer-Talking points from European soccer
West Ham's European hopes hit again with 2-0 loss to Fulham in Premier League
INSIGHT-Losing hope of rescue, some European solar firms head to US
British PM Sunak's Rwanda scheme set to pass parliament but challenges await