Noynoy goes to Thailand, spends P4.5 million for trip By Aytch S. de la Cruz 05/27/2011

Noynoy goes to Thailand, spends P4.5 million for trip

By Aytch S. de la Cruz 05/27/2011

President Aquino yesterday left for a two-day “ceremonial visit” in Thailand where he is expected to make a pitch for investments that would further boost his public-private partnership (PPP) programs as well as foster cooperation in agriculture, disaster management preparations, and in combating drug-trafficking.

Aquino, in his departure speech, said he is also scheduled to meet with his counterpart, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, to discuss measures that would further strengthen the country’s bilateral relations especially in the political, economic and environmental fronts.

In 2010, Aquino said Thailand has been the country’s ninth largest trading partner and he is aiming to further develop this partnership by urging Thai business groups to invest in the country that could be translated into more jobs and better economy for the Philippines..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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