Thai Parliament Chief Plans Vietnam Visit to Mark 50 Years of Ties
Thailand's parliamentary chief plans a three-day visit to Vietnam starting August 5 to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and strengthen legislative ties.
On August 4, 2569, Somphan Saramyut, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, announced an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from August 5–7. The visit is made at Vietnam's invitation, following earlier visits by Vietnam's National Assembly President and Communist Party General Secretary and President To Liem to Thailand's parliament.
The visit marks the 50th anniversary of Thai-Vietnamese diplomatic relations, a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two nations.
The speaker said this represents an auspicious development following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's recent visit to Vietnam to strengthen executive-level cooperation. The Thai parliamentary delegation's visit will build legislative-level ties, reflecting both countries' commitment to parliament's role in promoting mutual cooperation.
The speaker added that to mark the 50th anniversary of Thai-Vietnamese relations, the Thai embassy in Hanoi is organizing commemorative events. The Thai parliamentary delegation will participate in traditional Thai attire to promote Thai identity and culture on the international stage.
During this visit, the speaker plans to meet and consult with Vietnam's National Assembly President, President, and Prime Minister to exchange views and advance cooperation across multiple dimensions including economics, trade, investment, and parliamentary cooperation under international frameworks such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and ASEAN Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
"As the legislative branch representing the people, close ties between the parliaments of both countries will be a crucial mechanism to support government-level cooperation and strengthen Thai-Vietnamese relations with greater firmness and sustainability," the speaker said.
Additionally, the speaker plans to visit Hanoi's drug rehabilitation and recovery center to exchange knowledge and experience in management, which will benefit both countries' public policy development. This will also be an opportunity to strengthen legislative-level cooperation to jointly drive development and foster sustainable growth in Thai-Vietnamese relations.
