Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa in Hanoi on February 24.

Welcoming the Thai FM on his first official visit to Vietnam from February 23-25, Son affirmed that the trip will contribute to promoting extensive cooperation between the two countries as well as between the two foreign ministries in the context of the two countries preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations in 2026.

Sangiampongsa stressed that Vietnam is one of Thailand's most important partners in the region, and expressed his hope to further strengthen the two ministries' fine cooperation.

The officials ...