Anutin welcomes Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Government House

BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Government House in Bangkok on Friday (13 November) during an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between Thailand and China.

Anutin, who also serves as interior minister, received Li at an official welcoming ceremony on the lawn in front of the Thai Khu Fah Building, where the Chinese premier inspected a guard of honour.

Following the ceremony, Li signed the Government House guestbook before joining Anutin for full delegation-level talks.

The two leaders were also scheduled to witness the signing of memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation, followed by an official meal hosted by Anutin in honour of the Chinese premier.

Speaking about his visit, Li expressed hope for in-depth discussions with Thai leaders on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries.

He said China was ready to work with Thailand to reinforce their friendly neighbourly relations, expand cooperation across all sectors and deepen efforts to build a China-Thailand community with a shared future.

Li added that closer cooperation would support the modernisation of both countries while contributing to peace, stability and prosperity at regional and global levels.

The visit highlights both governments’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across multiple sectors.