Anutin and Macron agree to deepen ties in aerospace, clean energy and cybersecurity

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, focusing on deepening bilateral trade and investment ties. Aerospace and aviation emerged as a key focus of discussions, with both leaders agreeing to push for stronger growth in bilateral economic ties. Alternative energy, smart electricity transmission systems, and infrastructure for artificial intelligence and data centres were also prioritized. France welcomed existing Thai private sector investment on French soil and expressed a desire to see it grow further. Prime Minister Anutin reaffirmed that concluding the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement this year is a key government priority. Thailand’s commitment to sovereignty, peace, and international law in relation to the situations in Cambodia and Myanmar was reaffirmed. Thailand would follow the joint statement signed late last year on land border issues with Cambodia. A Joint Action Plan to Strengthen the Thai-French Partnership 2026-2028 was agreed upon. Expansion of cooperation into cybersecurity was also agreed upon. This agreement may have a positive impact on Phuket’s economy through increased investment and trade with France, particularly in the aerospace and aviation sectors. The talks were held at the Élysée Palace in Paris, with a focus on deepening bilateral trade and investment ties.

What happened

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, focusing on deepening bilateral trade and investment ties. Aerospace and aviation emerged as a key focus of discussions, with both leaders agreeing to push for stronger growth in bilateral economic ties. Alternative energy, smart electricity transmission systems, and infrastructure for artificial intelligence and data centres were also prioritized. France welcomed existing Thai private sector investment on French soil and expressed a desire to see it grow further. Prime Minister Anutin reaffirmed that concluding the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement this year is a key government priority. Thailand’s commitment to sovereignty, peace, and international law in relation to the situations in Cambodia and Myanmar was reaffirmed. Thailand would follow the joint statement signed late last year on land border issues with Cambodia. A Joint Action Plan to Strengthen the Thai-French Partnership 2026-2028 was agreed upon. Expansion of cooperation into cybersecurity was also agreed upon. This agreement may have a positive impact on Phuket’s economy through increased investment and trade with France, particularly in the aerospace and aviation sectors. The talks were held at the Élysée Palace in Paris, with a focus on deepening bilateral trade and investment ties.

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