Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 24 received Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa who is on an official visit to Vietnam from February 23-25.

Welcoming the FM's first official visit to Vietnam and participation in the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum, Chinh said that the trip will bring about new advancements in the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Thailand, as well as to the overall success of the forum.

He proposed the two countries strengthen all-level delegation exchanges through the Party, State, Government, and National Assembly channels; and emphasised the need for the effective implementation of bilateral cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Joint Cabinet Meeting chaired by...