On November 4, Consul General Chen Haiping visited Phrae Province and met with Mr. Somchai Lertprasitphan, Governor of Phrae Province

Consul General introduced the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the main contents of the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal, explained the experience and achievements of China's modernization, ecological civilization construction and poverty alleviation, and exchanged views with the Thai side on strengthening connectivity, disaster prevention and poverty reduction and green economy cooperation. He expressed his hope to work together to seize the historical opportunity of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand and promote the building of a China-Thailand community with a shared future.

Mr. Somchai Lertprasitphan, Governor of Phrae Province introduced the economic development situation and historical and cultural characteristics of Phrae Province, expressing admiration and appreciation for China's development achievements. He stated that he would promote tourism and expand the export of specialty products such as liquor and teak to China. He expressed his willingness to deepen sister city exchanges with China, expand cooperation in trade, agriculture, culture and other fields, and further promote the concept of "China and Thailand are one family" to the people.

Officials from Phrae Provincial Administrative Organization, commerce, and industry departments attended the meeting. Consul General Chen also met with Dr. Suthin Kaewphana, Thai Senator.