Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 7. On the afternoon of February 6, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council held talks with Thai Prime Minister Petton, who was officially visiting China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Li Qiang said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand and the "Golden 50 Years of China-Thailand Friendship". President Xi Jinping held a meeting with Ms. Prime Minister in the morning to draw up a new blueprint for promoting the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Thailand. China has always placed the priority of China's neighboring diplomacy. It is willing to work with Thailand to continue to work hard, maintain close high-level exchanges in accordance with the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, consolidate and enhance strategic mutual trust, and promote China-Thailand relations to a new level. The steps bring more welfare to the people of both countries.

On the afternoon of February 6, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council held talks with Thai Prime Minister Petton, who was officially visiting China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Rao Aimin

Li Qiang pointed out that the two sides should jointly organize a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and promote the inheritance of China-Thailand friendship from generation to generation. China is willing to work with Thailand to promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and Thailand's development strategy to strengthen docking, implement the joint action plan for strategic cooperation between China and Thailand, continuously improve the level of cooperation in economic, trade and investment, connectivity, scientific and technological innovation and other fields, and strengthen cultural and tourism. , youth, health, media and other fields of exchange. China encourages more Chinese companies to invest in Thailand to tap the potential for cooperation in emerging fields such as new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence, and digital economy, and better empower their respective economic development. The two sides should strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation between the two countries and combat transnational crime. The current international situation is undergoing profound changes. Faced with various uncertain and unstable factors, China and Thailand should work together to meet risks and challenges. China supports Thailand as the co-chair of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and the chairman of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with Thailand within the China-ASEAN framework.

Petton said that the friendship between Thailand and China has a long history and the two countries are good partners who trust each other. Thailand is unswervingly adhering to the one-China policy and looks forward to taking this year's 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges at all levels, promote the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", deepen connectivity, economy and trade, agriculture, finance, green economy, digital economy, etc. Cooperate in fields, strengthen tourism and cultural exchanges, and promote the construction of a community with a shared future between Thailand and China. Thailand is willing to strengthen cooperation with China and its neighboring countries, resolutely crack down on cross-border crimes such as online gambling and electronic fraud, and make Chinese tourists feel at ease and at ease. The relationship between ASEAN and China is the foundation of peace and stability in the region. Thailand is willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with China within multilateral frameworks such as ASEAN and Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and strengthen the ASEAN-China comprehensive strategic partnership. Jointly maintain regional peace, development and prosperity.

After the talks, the two prime ministers jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents such as digital economy, artificial intelligence, customs inspection and quarantine, and green development.

Before the talks, Li Qiang held a welcome ceremony for Pettontan in the north hall of the Great Hall of the People.

Wu Zhenglong participated in the above activities.