STORY: BRI drives global connectivity, prosperity: Thai deputy PM
DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023
LENGTH: 00:02:49
LOCATION: Bangkok
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

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1. various of containers in Thailand
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PARNPREE BAHIDDHA-NUKARA, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
3. various of China-Thailand Railway
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): PARNPREE BAHIDDHA-NUKARA, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
5. various of views of China
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Thai): PARNPREE BAHIDDHA-NUKARA, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
7. various of views of Thailand
8. various of an automobile factory in Thailand

STORYLINE:

Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, deputy prime minister of Thailand, has said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a wise global vision.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PARNPREE BAHIDDHA-NUKARA, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
"The BRI project is highly intelligent, looking outward for regional development and global economic prosperity, building infrastructure, and significantly benefiting underdeveloped and developing countries. Railways have efficiently connected vital cities, enabling seamless transportation of products, especially agricultural goods, along these routes."

Parnpree said that the Thai government attaches importance to the China-Thailand Railway, which will eventually connect with the China-Laos Railway.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): PARNPREE BAHIDDHA-NUKARA, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
"We hope to further strengthen connectivity with Malaysia and Singapore, benefiting these nations in terms of trade, investment, and most importantly, the well-being of their citizens."

Parnpree also pointed out that China plays a crucial role in the global economy.

SOUNDBITE 3 (Thai): PARNPREE BAHIDDHA-NUKARA, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
"The Chinese economy plays a crucial role not only in the Thai economy but also in the global economy. The relationship between Thailand and China is without a doubt. There is a significant closeness between Thai and Chinese people. The cooperation extends beyond trade and investment, encompassing various fields such as security, society, and culture."

According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in 2022, bilateral trade between China and Thailand stood at 135 billion U.S. dollars, up 3 percent from the previous year, with China being Thailand's largest trading partner.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bangkok.
(XHTV)