Bangkok, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- On the evening of the 18th local time, the 27th anniversary celebration of the Nan 'an Association in Thailand and the inauguration ceremony of the 6th council, as well as the 12th anniversary celebration of the Nan 'an Chamber of Commerce in Thailand and the inauguration ceremony of the 5th council, were held simultaneously in Bangkok. In his speech at the event, former Prime Minister and former President of the Thai Parliament, Chon Lipai, said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. We should continue to deepen cooperation between the two countries in multiple fields.
The event that night was filled with a lively atmosphere. Over 700 guests from the political, business and overseas Chinese communities of China and Thailand gathered together to celebrate this grand occasion.
Wu Jian, Minister-Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, Wu Liechen, Mayor of Pattaya, Huang Yinmian, Chairperson of the Overseas Chinese Association of Nan 'an City, Fujian Province, Lin Chuqin, Chairperson of the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lin Wei, Acting Chairperson of the Thai Chaozhou Association, Su Chengzhi, Chairperson of the Thai Fujian Association and President of the Thai Fujian Association, as well as representatives of overseas Chinese associations in Thailand, all attended to offer their congratulations.
In his speech, Chuan Lipai extended warm congratulations on the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Nan 'an Association and the 12th anniversary of the establishment of the Nan 'an Chamber of Commerce, and highly praised the positive contributions of the two associations in promoting exchanges and cooperation between Thailand and China. He said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, and it is necessary to continue to deepen cooperation between the two countries in multiple fields such as economy, culture and education. Overseas Chinese have performed outstandingly in various fields of Thai society, attracting much attention. We hope that everyone can better integrate into the local community and further promote the economic and social development of Thailand.
Wu Jian said in his speech that the Nan 'an Association in Thailand has been actively connecting with fellow townspeople, caring about education, poverty alleviation and public welfare undertakings, and has achieved remarkable results. The Nan 'an Chamber of Commerce has actively participated in economic, trade and cultural exchanges between China and Thailand, and its achievements are obvious to all. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. The two countries are jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative at a high quality and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future. It is hoped that under the leadership of the new council, the Nan 'an Association of Compatriots in Thailand and the Nan 'an Chamber of Commerce will make new achievements in China-Thailand cooperation and exchanges.
In her inaugural speech, Li Wanqing, the new president of the Two Sessions, stated that she will seize the strategic opportunities of the "Belt and Road Initiative" and Thailand's "Eastern Economic Corridor", and further promote economic and trade cooperation between Nan 'an and Thailand. At the same time, cultural exchanges should be emphasized to ensure that the "Nan 'an Spirit" is passed down from generation to generation between China and Thailand.
