Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Hanoi today, commencing a two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. He is also scheduled to attend the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) on June 9-10, according to the Vietnam News Agency (TTXVN).
On the same day, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted the reception for the Thai prime minister at the government headquarters. The two leaders participated in a flag-raising ceremony and reviewed the Honor Guard of the People's Army of Vietnam.
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Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during the reception at the government headquarters on June 8. *Photo: Giang Huy*
Following the reception, the two prime ministers held talks to assess past cooperation outcomes and propose future collaboration directions.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s visit follows the official visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to Thailand on May 27-29. This visit takes place as both nations commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations, underscoring the mutual respect between high-level leaders and their commitment to further advancing the Vietnam-Thailand comprehensive strategic partnership.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral cooperation has rapidly expanded in both breadth and depth.
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Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pose for a photo before their talks. *Photo: Giang Huy*
Vietnam and Thailand maintain strong relations, characterized by high political trust between their leaders and peoples. This trust forms a solid foundation, crucial for fostering deeper and more reliable ties at all levels and across all channels.
A prominent pillar of cooperation has been in economy, trade, and investment. Thailand stands as Vietnam's largest trading partner within ASEAN. Bilateral trade turnover reached over 22 billion USD in 2025, marking an increase of approximately 10% compared to the previous year.
Beyond economic ties, defense and security cooperation has become increasingly substantive and profound. Tourism and people-to-people exchanges also represent a bright spot in the relationship. Currently, over 20 pairs of localities have established cooperative relationships through memoranda of understanding (MOU).
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The talks between the two prime ministers at the government headquarters on June 8. *Photo: Giang Huy*
On the international stage, both nations cooperate closely in regional and international forums, particularly within ASEAN, the United Nations, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the Mekong Sub-region Cooperation Mechanism.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s direct participation in the ASEAN Future Forum demonstrates Thailand’s high regard not only for its bilateral relationship with Vietnam but also for ASEAN’s initiatives. These initiatives aim to promote community building, solidarity, and dialogue to identify solutions that enable ASEAN to successfully confront and address current challenges.
Huyen Le
