Thailand willing to work with China to start railway project soon: Thai PM

Thailand is willing to link its development plan with China's, and ready to work with China to make sure their cooperation on railway can move on, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said during his meeting with Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao here on Sunday.

Thailand is willing to enhance cooperation with China on tourism, agriculture, and culture, among others, and work with China to start the railway project soon, said Prayut, adding that the kingdom supports Belt and Road Initiative.

Li asked both countries to dock their development plans, enhance cooperation in commerce and investment and make sure the railway project move on smoothly.

China and Thailand, both Asian developing countries, are trying to promote economic development and improve the livelihood of their people, said Li, adding that two countries should hold continuous exchange, strengthen mutual political trust and maintain peace and prosperity in both countries and in the region.

He also called for more bilateral cultural exchanges to promote the friendship.

Li is here in Bangkok to attend the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit to be held on Monday.

China attaches great importance to ACD and hopes the ACD members could play a greater role in the implementation of Belt and Road Initiative, Li said. Enditem