Faisalabad: The Thailand Consul General in Karachi Thatree Chauvachata announced that Pakistan and his country would organise meetings of the Joint Economic Commission for enhancing economic relations, a news source reported.
The Thai envoy added that both countries would also conduct political consultations at the secretary level. Addressing the business community at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he expressed his satisfaction with the economic, diplomatic, and political relations of Thailand and Pakistan.
Chauvachata said that Pakistan was among Thailand’s
significant trade and commerce partners. He added that last year, the bilateral
trade between the two sides increased to USD 1.47 billion. He revealed that
four major Thai companies had already investment in Pakistan. Meanwhile, he
said, that four other companies were also exploring investment opportunities in
the country. He also hoped that both countries would son finalise the Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) under discussion since 2013.
