PM Srettha pitches mutual benefits arising from Thailand having access to Schengen countries
PUBLISHED : 12 Mar 2024 at 20: 05
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to France. (Photo: Thai Khu Fah Facebook)
Thailand has gained support from France for its ambitious plan to seek a visa-free agreement with European countries in the Schengen area, while intending to accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement with the EU, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
He was speaking after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The two leaders held a joint press conference on Monday afternoon Paris time.
Mr Macron was willing to lend support to Thailand’s bid to seal a visa-free deal with the Schengen area, Mr Srettha said in a separate interview with Thai media.
Thailand and France could begin their joint push for the visa-free initiative some time after the 2024 European Parliament el
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