Thailand, Laos strengthen cooperation on cross-border issues
Thailand and Laos have agreed to prioritise joint efforts to combat drug trafficking, human trafficking, online scams, and cross-border haze pollution.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Photo: media.nationthailand.com)
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand and Laos have agreed to prioritise joint efforts to combat drug trafficking, human trafficking, online scams, and cross-border haze pollution.
These were the main topics of discussion between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone on October 8, during her trip to Vientiane for attendance at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits.
The Thai PM emphasised the importance of maintaining close relations between the neighboring countries. Both sides agreed to continue discussions on drug trafficking, a topic first addressed under former Thai PM Srettha Thavisin. Thailand proposed a joint meeting between border province governors early next year to strengthen cooperation.
On the issue of online scams, the two nations plan to form a joint task force to combat phone scam syndicates, with regular meetings to monitor progress.
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