

PM urged collaboration to Italy on trade & investment fashion and soft power.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin posed in platform”X” that “the main mission of my official visit to Italy to discuss with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni collaboration in the areas

of investment, labor, agriculture, energy and people-to-people tie based on the closed and friendly relations over the past 156 years. I thank the Italian side for the warm welcome and hospitality. Extend to me and my delegation during our stay.”
“I leave Italy confident that our frank. Discussion today will pave way for tangible outcomes soon.”
PM has paid an official visit to the Republic of Italy, and have a bilateral
discussion with Mrs Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic to promote relations between Thailand and Italy, which the year 2024 marks the 156th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Finalize negotiation Thai-EU FTA next year
Strengthen cooperation in the areas of mutual interest, e.g., renewable energy; sports tourism; medical science and pharmaceuticals. And defense cooperation.
The PM push forward such important issues. As Schengen visa waiver for Thai ordinary passport holders, finalization of Thailand – EU FTA negotiation by 2025. And Italy’s future acceptance of Thai workers who have returned from Israel. The Prime Minister is also due to meet with Mr. Attilio Fontana, the President of Lombardy Region. which is the most important region of Italy’s economy.
Italian PM proposed to conduct action plan of corporation
Action plan will be conduct on defence and best practice in potential sector such as agriculture. Innovation in farm sector, and design
The Prime Minister also met with Italy’s global corporations, including president of the National Chamber of Italian Fashion (Mr. Carlo Capasa), and invite them to consider investment in Thailand, especially in the fields of fashion and soft power, agriculture and food, automobiles, energy, finance and Sustainability Linked Bonds, and the Landbridge project.
Prime Minister met executives of five corporations in Rome
PM gave a press briefing on his schedul missions in Rome. Which has been jointly agree upon by both BOI and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For the best interest of Thailand in terms of investment cooperation.
PM has met with executives of Italy’s major corporations:
- 1) Leonardo S.p.A., an Italian multinational company specializing in defense and security and helicopter manufacturing. The company has been collaborating with Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;
- 2) Generali, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers,
who is interest in expanding its investment in Thailand;
- 3) Eni, an integrated energy company. Eni produces biofuel from rubber seeds;
- 4) Barilla, a world leader in the markets of pasta. The company is interest to match with Thai agro producers and ready-to-eats manufacturers; and
- 5) Ducati, an Italian motorcycle manufacturing company. Ducati has its showrooms in Thailand, and is keen to learn more about BOI investment incentives and privileges.
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