Thai PM Shinawatra: We are willing to increase investment in aviation and tourism sectors

Kathmandu: The Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has said that Thailand will increase investment and participation in the aviation and tourism sectors in Nepal.

The Thai premier said while addressing a joint press conference organized after a meeting with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on an official visit to Thailand, on Wednesday.

On the occasion, PM Shinawatra said Thailand was positive to increase the number of Thai Airlines flights to Kathmandu and direct flights to Lumbini.

Prime Minister Shinawatra expressed her belief that Thailand’s investment and trade would be prioritized in Nepal in the energy and tourism sectors such as hotels and aviation would get priority in the days to come.

Noting that the first visit by the Prime Minister of Nepal after 65 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was historic, the Thai PM Shinawat said that they also discussed ways to enhance connectivity and trade partnership between the two countries.

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