Japanese trade minister promises support for flood measures
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Japan on Wednesday expressed understanding of the Thai government's priorities to tackle and prevent a repeat of the flooding problems and appreciation of Thailand's assistance to the Japanese business sectors affected by the flooding.
Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano told the visiting Thai premier that he supported investment in Thailand and the country’s proposed solutions to cope with future flooding, while affirming he will push for more trade between the two countries.
He said during a bilateral meeting with Yingluck Shinawatra that Thailand will continue to be his country’s investment base in the Asean region.
Yingluck is scheduled to hold discussions with representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as Japanese and Thai university students, who will express thanks to the Thai government for assisting Japan during last year’s earthquake and tsunami.
Yingluck is meeting with Japan’s prime minister Yoshihiko Noda and his full cabinet on Wednesday evening to boost Thai-Japanese relations and shore up tangible strategic measures between the two countries.
A press conference on bilateral relations will be held following the formal discussion, after which the Japanese premier will host a dinner to honour his Thai counterpart.
Yingluck will return to Thailand on Saturday morning.
