Thai and Chinese Prime Ministers Sign 8 Cooperation Agreements
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Premier Li Qiang oversaw the signing of eight cooperation agreements during the Chinese leader's official visit to Thailand. The deals span security, trade standards, agricultural market access for durian and salak, food safety, automotive industry, and vocational training, aiming to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Premier Li Qiang witnessed the signing and exchange of eight cooperation documents at 6:30 p.m. on November 13, 2026, at the Santi Maitri Building, Government House. The agreements were signed during the Chinese Premier's official visit to Thailand, reflecting both nations' commitment to elevating their comprehensive strategic partnership and delivering tangible results.
The eight documents include: 1. A memorandum of understanding between the Thai and Chinese foreign ministries on promoting cooperation under the Global Security Initiative, aimed at strengthening strategic security cooperation based on mutual respect and trust. 2. An MOU on metrology cooperation between Thailand's Ministry of Commerce and China's State Administration for Market Regulation, to enhance measurement standards and accuracy, reduce trade discrepancies, and boost Thai product competitiveness. 3. A protocol on phytosanitary requirements for fresh durian exports from Thailand to China, between Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and China's General Administration of Customs, to align Thai durian standards with Chinese import requirements, improve inspection efficiency, reduce import suspension risks, and secure long-term income for Thai farmers. 4. A protocol on phytosanitary requirements for fresh salak exports from Thailand to China, opening the Chinese market to Thai salak with an expected minimum export value of 76 million baht annually, providing new market access for Thai farmers and reducing domestic oversupply risks. 5. A framework document on food safety cooperation mechanisms for Belt and Road Initiative countries, promoting information exchange, knowledge sharing, and regulatory practices to elevate Thai agricultural and food standards and reduce technical barriers.
Additional agreements cover automotive industry cooperation and vocational skills development, further deepening bilateral ties.
