Thai, S'pore PMs to discuss terror

Sat, 04 Jan 2003 | Source: AP

THAILAND: The prime ministers of Thailand and Singapore will discuss terrorism and regional development at a retreat on the southern island of Phuket next week, the Thai government said on Friday.

Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his Singaporean counterpart, Goh Chok Tong, will attend the Jan. 10-12 retreat with Cabinet ministers of both countries.

Thai Foreign Minister Surakiat Sathirathai told reporters the two premiers would discuss bilateral ties, anti-terrorism measures, community development in the region and using the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai as a regional air hub.

They also plan to discuss the Asia Cooperation Dialogue, an informal 17-nation forum for addressing continent-wide problems, and the idea of an Asian bond market.

Thailand held a similar joint Cabinet meeting with Malaysia last month. --AP

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