Bangkok--16 Mar--JETRO Bangkok
The Japan External Trade Organization or JETRO has hosted a luncheon seminar entitled “The Future of Thailand-Japan Ties” to mark its 50th anniversary in Thailand , at the Oriental Hotel recently. Participated in the event were leading governmental and business figures from Thailand and Japan .
JETRO Chairman & CEO Yasuo Hayashi said “JETRO’s continual support in the past 50 years has been made possible thanks to the cooperation of the governments and related business units in Thailand and Japan . Moving forward, JETRO will focus on two things for the advancement of Thailand :
? The first is to enhance competitiveness of Thai industrial sector by exploiting the geographical advantage of Thailand as an export base and the biggest production base in Asean, as well as adding value to Thai industry following the “Creative Economy” idea initiated by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
? The second is to highlight the leading role of Thailand as the hub of Greater Mekong Subregion and Asean, where JETRO will help improve logistical infrastructure as well as promoting investment from Japan to Thailand , and trade in Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar and Vietnam .”
PHOTO: (from left) JETRO Bangkok President Munenori Yamada / H.E. Mr. Korn Chatikavanij, Finance Minister / Mr. Vachara Phanchet, Trade Representative/ H.E. Dr. Wannarat Channukul, Minister of Energy / H.E. Mr. Chanchai Chairungruang, Minister of Industry / Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva / JETRO HO Chairman & CEO Yasuo Hayashi / H.E. Mr. Kyoji Komachi, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand / H.E. Mr. Kasit Piromya, Minister of Foreign Affairs/ H.E. Dr. Virachai Virameteekul, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office/ Mr. Yo Jitsukata, Chairman, Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok
Media contact: Chutima Duangpanich, PR Dept. JETRO Bangkok, Tel. 0 2253 6441 ext. 147