Bangkok: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a private conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump following the APEC Economic Leaders’ Dinner.

According to Thai News Agency, the discussion centered on a pledge of support for trade and the implementation of the recent Thailand-Cambodia border agreement. Anutin stated that the informal exchange had a positive outlook for Thai-U.S. relations. He requested President Trump to support better terms for Thailand regarding pending U.S. import tariff reductions, highlighting that it would reflect the strong, long-standing friendship between the nations. Trump promised to instruct the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to initiate discussions aimed at maximizing benefits for Thailand.

The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to Trump for his coordination in the signing of the Joint Declaration with Cambodia, assuring him that both countries are committed to swiftly implementing the terms, which include measures for de-escalation and border stability.

Anutin mentioned that the APEC meeting will provide an opportunity for bilateral discussions with the leaders of Canada, China, and South Korea. He also touched on the business sector, specifically SK Bioscience, with which the Thai Ministry of Public Health, through the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), is planning a joint venture memorandum of agreement for the production of essential vaccines in Thailand.