Director-General of Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs meets with Food Industry business delegation from West African countries
Director-General Tangulrat provided an overview on the potential of the Thai economy and Thailand's policy towards the African region. The session also offered an opportunity for the business delegation to raise questions on various topics related to Thailand, and to explore opportunities for strengthening cooperation between Thailand and West Africa -particularly in the fields of agriculture, food industry technology, food ingredients, dried and frozen foods, and beverages. These areas generated significant interest among the delegates.
Moreover, the delegation also met with representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce and participated in business matching with trade partners and foreign investors, as well as other events, aimed at expanding business opportunities. These included an international chef competition, expert discussions in the food industry, and a food innovation show.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand.
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