The UK welcomed the opportunity to mark the conclusion of the year commemorating the 170th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Minister Malhotra reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to further strengthening the partnership in the years ahead, grounded in friendship, mutual respect, and common interests.
The UK reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Thailand–United Kingdom Strategic Partnership Roadmap and underlined the importance of boosting economic growth by further liberalising trade, promoting bilateral investment flows, and accelerating sustainable development. The UK welcomed agreement to build on the Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) and deepen economic cooperation, including through a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and continued regulatory collaboration in sectors such as medical devices, agri-food, automotive and renewable energy.
The UK welcomed opportunities to strengthen friendship and mutual understanding through expanded tourism, education and people-to-people exchanges, recognising their vital role in underpinning the long-term resilience of bilateral relations. The UK also welcomed continuing cooperation in science, technology and innovation, health, education, and arts and culture, including efforts to reduce barriers to people-to-people connections such as transnational education and mutual recognition of qualifications.
The UK welcomed agreement to hold the next Thailand–United Kingdom Security Dialogue to deepen security cooperation, protect shared interests and uphold shared values amid an increasingly turbulent global and regional environment. The UK welcomed efforts to ease tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border and expressed support for a peaceful, lasting agreement between the two sides. The UK also welcomed collaboration across a range of areas, including agriculture, as well as joint action against cannabis smuggling and scam centres. The UK reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net zero and welcomed stronger collaboration on climate change, energy and nature, including cooperation on carbon markets and efforts to mobilise investment.