Asking for support in negotiating the Thai

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Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, revealed that on December 19, 2023, he had a discussion with Mr. Bernd Lange, Member of the European Parliament and Chairman of the International Trade Commission. (Committee on International Trade: INTA) of the European Parliament, Mrs. Heidi Hautala, Vice President of the European Parliament Representatives from the European Parliament who are INTA members and representatives of the various political groups of the European Union. who visited Thailand with the Ministry of Commerce executives, Mr. David Daly, Ambassador of the European Union to Thailand and the European Union Delegation to Thailand participated. In the discussion, information was given that this government Taking charge.

September 2023, the government places importance on Email List solving three important problems: political conflicts that require listening to different opinions and finding a way to accept them together in society; constitutional conflicts that will Developing it to be more democratic and economic crisis That is a challenge for every country around the world. Especially the effects of war and international conflicts. Including aiming to reduce inequality and create a good living for the Thai people. He asked the European Parliament's International Trade Commission to support the Thai-EU FTA negotiations so that the results of the negotiations can be concluded and come into effect quickly. In addition, other important trade issues were discussed.




Thailand agrees with the trend and direction of the current world that places importance on green trade, the environment, and the sustainability of natural resources, such as solving climate change problems. and sustainable fishing Because it is a matter that every country is jointly responsible for. and Thailand have policies in the same direction. However, Thailand sees that compliance with new trade regulations should be based on cooperation. Consider the differences flexible and the appropriate adjustment period for each country He emphasized to members of the European Parliament the importance of cooperation between the two government sectors. So that the Thai private sector can smoothly comply with measures under the EU Green Deal policy, such as the pre-border carbon adjustment measure (CBAM) and the regulations on products free from deforestation (EUDR). “The European Parliament plays an important role in deciding to approve EU FTAs ​​by visiting Thailand and meeting with the executive branch. and the Thai legislative branch shows that The EU values ​​Thailand as an economic partner.