RIYADH: Thailand’s deputy Minister of Industry, Gala Pong The Visri, emphasized the importance of collaboration with Saudi companies in the mining and technology sector during a meeting in Bangkok, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
At the Ministry’s headquarters in the Thai capital, the minister met with a delegation from the Riyadh Chamber led by Board of Directors Karim Al-Enezi.
The minister highlighted opportunities for joint cooperation in the mining sector, as well as research, consultancy, and investment opportunities in the industrial sector, during the meeting.
Al-Enezi emphasized the importance of holding a number of bilateral meetings between businessmen and women from the two countries in order to foster more partnerships and trade exchange.
Abdullah Al-Khorayef, Board Member and Chairman of the Industrial Committee, emphasized the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources’ role in increasing the number of factories and Saudi investments.
Al-Khorayef also emphasized the significance of local content and Thailand’s facilities for technology transfer and participation in large projects.
He also discussed the industrial capabilities of Saudi organizations such as the Royal Commission for Jubail, the Royal Commission for Yanbu, and Modon, as well as financing opportunities through the Industrial Development Fund, the Export Bank, and Nandab, one of the most important Vision 2030 programs.