Thai DPM on three-day visit to Malaysia

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Dr Chalerm Yoobamrung will lead a top-level delegation to Malaysia for a three-day visit beginning today.

He is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

The Foreign Ministry, in a statement today, said the visit would enhance cooperation between both countries for mutual benefit, including in cross-border socio-economic development.

"As close neighbours and partners in Asean, Malaysia and Thailand continue to initiate steps to strengthen the existing bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.

"Besides trade and investment, cooperation in other sectors has been progressing," said the statement.