Thai PM to visit Canada

Thai PM to visit Canada

BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai will pay an official visit to Canada Sept. 28-Oct. 5, his office announced yesterday.

He will meet Canadian counterpart Jean Chretien and other officials for talks focusing on trade and economic cooperation, an official statement said.

Chuan hopes to encourage Canadian businessmen to invest in information technology, environment, transportation and power and energy, areas where Thailand would like assistance, the statement indicated.

He will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Supachai Panitpakdi, Foreign Minister Prasong Soonsiri and Defense Minister Vijit Sookmark as well as leading private sector representatives.