Wen Jiabao talks with Thai Prime minister to promote East Asian community construction

China News agency, Beijing, June 24 (Xinhua) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in the Great Hall of the Zhang Shao 24th. When it comes to East Asian cooperation, Wen Jiabao said that it is imperative to expand intra-regional trade and investment, deepen financial cooperation, strengthen infrastructure and strengthen the capacity to jointly resist economic and financial risks.　　On this basis, to promote the construction of East Asian community. Wen said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 34 years ago, China and Thailand have been respecting each other, trusting each other, supporting each other, the two countries have withstood all kinds of tests, practical cooperation and all-round development, "China and Thailand a pro" has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples. As a friendly neighbour, China sincerely wishes Thailand to maintain social cohesion and make greater achievements in its national construction.　　Under the new situation, China is willing to work with Thailand to consolidate traditional friendship, deepen strategic cooperation, earnestly safeguard common interests and push forward bilateral relations. Wen suggested that the two sides should maintain close communication and coordination on bilateral relations and major international issues, maintain peace and stability in the region, earnestly implement the agreement on expanding and deepening bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and jointly overcome the impact of the international financial crisis. In particular, effective measures should be taken to maintain stable trade development. The Chinese Government encourages and supports Chinese enterprises to invest in Thailand and participate in infrastructure construction in Thailand. The two sides should work together to realize the early realization of the Kun-Man highway and promote the logistics and trade cooperation of the Greater Mekong Economic corridor.　　At the same time on the existing basis of the two countries in culture, tourism, health, agricultural technology training and other areas of cooperation to do a better job. Wen said that the urgent task of promoting East Asian cooperation is to expand intra-regional trade and investment, deepen financial cooperation, strengthen infrastructure construction and enhance the ability to jointly resist economic and financial risks. On this basis, expand cooperation in the fields of society, humanities, energy, food security, disease prevention and control, and promote the construction of East Asian community.　　China will continue to support ASEAN to play a leading role in East Asian cooperation. Abhisit said that the people of Thailand and China have a deep and traditional friendship, and have maintained relations with each other, and the bilateral partnership has continued to evolve. The Thai side is willing to work closely with China to strengthen cooperation at all levels and in various fields to promote the development of bilateral relations and promote regional peace and prosperity. In the current international financial crisis, Thailand is willing to further deepen economic and trade cooperation with China, especially in agriculture, tourism, culture, education, inspection and quarantine and other fields of cooperation.　　The Thai side welcomes China's expansion of investment in Thailand and its participation in the construction of Thai infrastructure and other areas. Abhisit expressed warm congratulations on the 60 anniversary of the founding of New China and highly appreciated the results of China's response to the international financial crisis.　　He reiterated that Thailand adheres to the one-China principle.　　Abhisit said that the Thai side is willing to further promote ASEAN-China cooperation and jointly safeguard the stability of the region.　　After the talks, the two prime ministers attended the signing ceremony of three cooperation documents, such as the expansion and deepening of bilateral economic and trade cooperation agreements between China and Thailand. Abhisit's trip brought a huge delegation, including not only deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Minister of State, Commerce Minister, Interior Minister, Minister of Education, Deputy Minister of Finance, tourismSenior officials such as the bureau secretary have about 50 entrepreneurs. During the four-day period in China, he also visited Tianjin and Guangzhou, with a very tight schedule.