Thimphu:Paro Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Bhutan, receiving a warm welcome that reflects the strong friendship between the two nations. The visit includes bilateral discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Charnvirakul, who also serves as the Minister of Home Affairs, along with his wife and a delegation comprising high-ranking officials, landed at Paro International Airport. The delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Minister of Public Health Pattana Promphat, Prime Minister's Secretary Traisuli Traisaranakul, and Prime Minister's Spokesperson Ekkapop Pienpises.
Upon arrival, the Prime Minister was greeted by H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, and other officials who presented him and his wife with a Khadhar scarf, symbolizing goodwill and the close relations between the countries. The leaders then inspected the honor guard before traveling from Paro International Airport to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital.
The visit includes a private lunch hosted by the Prime Minister of Bhutan in honor of Prime Minister Charnvirakul and his wife. In the afternoon, discussions are scheduled at the Prime Minister's Office of Bhutan, focusing on strengthening relations and cooperation, particularly in public health. A Memorandum of Understanding on public health cooperation is expected to be signed.
The day will conclude with a meeting between Prime Minister Charnvirakul and Thai volunteers in Bhutan, followed by a dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Bhutan.