Lavrov discussed with the Thai Foreign Minister the expansion of trade and economic ties

On September 25, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkau on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (GA). This was announced on Friday, September 26, on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"During the conversation, prospects for the development of Russian-Thai cooperation in priority areas were discussed, including promoting political dialogue, building up trade and economic ties and humanitarian exchanges," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The ministers also discussed issues of coordinating efforts on international platforms and exchanged views on topical issues on the global and regional agenda.

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In April, Thailand's ambassador to Russia, Sasiwat Wongsinsawat, spoke about the country's interest in supplying Russian LNG and coal. He added that negotiations have already been held between the companies of the two countries on the supply of LNG and coal, but so far this has not happened.

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