Macao and Thailand issued a joint press statement today in regards to the official visit by the Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, to the country, saying that the two sides would enhance co-operation in tourism industry and many other areas. At the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Mr Nitya Pibulsonggram, Mr Ho paid an official visit to Thailand and held official talks with the Minister, the statement noted. Both sides agreed that Mr Ho's visit would contribute significantly to the strengthening of the existing cordial relations and co-operation between Thailand and Macao, and they reaffirmed their shared determination to enhance and broaden mutually beneficial co-operation in all areas of common interest, including trade and investment, culture, tourism, hotel management, services and labour. As regards to investment, the Thai side encouraged Macao to increase its investment in their country, particularly in areas of Macao's strength such as tourism and services. Moreover, they agreed to discuss the expansion of air links between Thailand and Macao to facilitate business and tourism. They also agreed to encourage more exchanges of visits at various levels between delegations of the two places, and set up an informal contact and co-ordination mechanism to help facilitate relations in areas of mutual interest and benefit. The Chief Executive also expressed his sincere appreciation to the Minister for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. Mr Ho extended an invitation to Mr Pibulsonggram to pay an official visit to Macao, which was accepted. The date of the visit would be further discussed through diplomatic channels, the statement said. Earlier in the morning, the Chief Executive paid a courtesy call on the President of National Legislative Assembly, Mr Meechai Ruchupan, and visited Parliament House, before departing for Malaysia to continue on his seven-day-visit in Southeast Asia.
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