Thai premier visits Philippines

Sat, 30 Sep 1995 | Source: REUTERS

MANILA (Reuter): Thai Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-Archa's visit to Manila will cement ties and would lead to the signing of several joint venture agreements between Thailand and the Philippines, officials said yesterday.

The Thai premier arrives today for talks with President Fidel Ramos before flying to Hanoi tomorrow.

"This visit...signifies the importance his (Banharn's) administration attaches to the Philippines and the strengthening and enhancing of Thai-Philippine relations," a statement released by the Thai embassy in Manila said.

Agreements on the participation of Ital-Thai Development to help develop airport terminals in the Philippines, the setting up of a business council, and an agricultural cooperation pact will be signed today.

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