Phu Tho Provincial Party Secretary Receives the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Vietnam

On the morning of June 17, Mr. Pham Dai Duong, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Phu Tho Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, received Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Vietnam, along with a delegation of Thai corporations and enterprises who paid a courtesy visit and coordinated bilateral cooperation activities.

Provincial Party Secretary Pham Dai Duong and Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya at the reception.

Attending the meeting were Mr. Nguyen Manh Son, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Quach Tat Liem, Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; leaders of the Provincial Party Committee Office and relevant provincial departments and agencies.

Overview of the reception.

On behalf of the provincial leadership, Secretary Pham Dai Duong warmly welcomed Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya and the delegation to Phu Tho Province to participate in the “Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026” Program.

He emphasized that this meaningful event was a concrete outcome of discussions and exchanges between the two sides in March 2026. It also serves as an important platform for implementing strategic cooperation orientations agreed upon by the senior leaders of Vietnam and Thailand, while contributing to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in the spirit of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Provincial Party Secretary Pham Dai Duong speaks at the meeting.

Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya addresses the meeting.

Commending the close coordination among the Royal Thai Embassy in Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, and the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee in organizing the “Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026” Program, Secretary Pham Dai Duong noted that 2026 marks a particularly significant milestone as Vietnam and Thailand celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

He highlighted that the official visit to Thailand by General Secretary and State President To Lam in late May 2026 opened up new directions for cooperation and created strong momentum for elevating bilateral relations to a more substantive and effective stage of development.

In addition, the official visit to Vietnam by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul earlier this month further demonstrated the determination of both countries’ leaders to deepen the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During high-level meetings and exchanges, leaders of the two countries agreed to strengthen political trust, promote the “Three Connects” strategy, and enhance cooperation in trade, investment, logistics, tourism, agriculture, science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, green economy, and sustainable development.

Chairman of the Thai Business Association in Vietnam speaks at the meeting.

Providing an overview of Phu Tho’s advantages and development potential in the new stage following administrative restructuring, Secretary Pham Dai Duong stressed the province’s vast opportunities arising from synchronized infrastructure, a high-quality workforce, and expanded development space.

Phu Tho is currently focusing on attracting investment into key sectors, including smart urban development, green growth, logistics services, science and technology, commerce, high-tech agriculture, and sustainable tourism. These are areas in which Thai enterprises and corporations possess considerable expertise and experience.

Representatives of Thai corporations and businesses affirmed their commitment to further promoting trade and investment activities and bringing more Thai investors to Phu Tho in the future.

Secretary Pham Dai Duong expressed his hope that Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya would continue serving as an effective bridge, introducing major Thai investors to explore opportunities and successfully implement projects in the province.

He voiced confidence that, through the spirit of mutual development and close cooperation, the “Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026” Program would open a new chapter of practical collaboration, deepening and enhancing the effectiveness of bilateral relations.

Provincial Party Secretary Pham Dai Duong and Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya exchange commemorative gifts.

Expressing appreciation for the warm and gracious hospitality extended by Phu Tho’s leaders, Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya affirmed that Phu Tho holds a strategically important geo-economic position within regional development corridors.

Based on practical studies and previous working sessions, Thailand has consistently regarded Phu Tho as one of its most promising partners for cooperation and investment, which was a key reason behind the organization of this large-scale connectivity program.

The Ambassador highly praised the province’s public governance capacity, noting that Phu Tho remains among the top five localities nationwide in economic governance quality and ranks second in Vietnam in terms of access to resources.

She expressed strong confidence that Thai businesses would find a safe, transparent, and highly favorable investment environment in the province. The success of Thai enterprises already operating in Phu Tho serves as compelling evidence of this.

The Ambassador also expressed her expectation that Phu Tho would continue to provide the best possible conditions for promoting comprehensive cooperation between the two countries and between the Thai business community and the province.

Provincial Party Secretary Pham Dai Duong, Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya, and delegates pose for a commemorative photo.

During the meeting, representatives of the Thai Business Association in Vietnam and leaders of major corporations discussed priority sectors for investment cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying trade promotion activities and bringing more Thai investors to Phu Tho.

Concluding the reception, Secretary Pham Dai Duong reiterated the province’s consistent commitment to accompanying investors, ensuring a transparent and secure business environment, and advancing administrative reforms to the highest level so that Thai enterprises can confidently invest, operate, and grow sustainably in Phu Tho.

He emphasized the province’s guiding principle: “The success of businesses is the success of Phu Tho.”

Dinh Vu