Thai PM to Visit New Zealand, Pursue Business Deals
Thai PM Anutin arrives in New Zealand August 20 for a three-day visit focused on expanding bilateral trade, investment, and aviation sector cooperation with meetings scheduled with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and private sector leaders
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his delegation departed Fairbairn Military Airport in Canberra on August 19 for an official visit to New Zealand between August 20–22. Australian International Development and Multicultural Affairs Minister Anne Alley saw the Prime Minister off at the airport. The Thai delegation is scheduled to arrive at Auckland Airport at 14:35 local time, where New Zealand's Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Penny Simmonds will receive them.
Upon arrival, the Prime Minister will immediately begin his official duties. On the evening of August 20, he will meet with New Zealand's private sector to discuss economic cooperation and trading and investment opportunities between the two countries. On the morning of August 21, the Prime Minister will attend a formal reception at the Governor-General's residence before holding bilateral meetings with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The two leaders will then hold a joint press conference, followed by a lunch hosted by the New Zealand Prime Minister in honor of his Thai counterpart.
In the afternoon of August 21, the Prime Minister will visit NZAero, New Zealand's aircraft manufacturing company, to assess aviation industry capabilities and explore opportunities for aviation sector cooperation between Thailand and New Zealand. The delegation will return to Thailand on Saturday, August 22, following the conclusion of the official visit.
