Thai PM says defense ties with US won’t be used to negotiate tariffs
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told a senior US defense official on Thursday that Thailand will not use defense cooperation with the United States as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations, as the two countries seek to strengthen their 193-year alliance. Anutin, who also serves as interior minister, held talks with Elbridge Colby, US Under Secretary […] The post Thai PM says defense ties…
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has stated that Thailand will not use its defense ties with the United States as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations. During a meeting with US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, Anutin emphasized that security cooperation is a key pillar of the longstanding bilateral relationship but stressed that defense cooperation is not linked to trade negotiations.
Both countries agreed to deepen security cooperation and address modern security challenges, modernize Thailand’s armed forces, and expand defense industry cooperation.
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