Anutin reminds Xi to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice during APEC meeting

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday in Gyeongju, South Korea, during the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW).

The discussion aimed to strengthen cooperation and commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China.

Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat later posted a video clip of the two leaders’ conversation through an interpreter, revealing that after the meeting concluded, Anutin said to Xi, “Don’t forget to buy rice.”

Before departing for South Korea, Anutin had told reporters that one of his key agendas was to urge China to expedite the purchase of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice, which would help generate income for the country’s farmers.

The AELW is taking place from October 29 to November 1.