This June, Thai-UK meet to discuss roadmap, trade-investment, promote plant-based food development

Mrs. Oramon Sapthaweetham Director-General of the Department of International Trade Negotiations Revealed the results of the Senior Official Meeting (SOM) of the United Kingdom (UK) jointly discussed with Ms. Kathryn Law, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Relations. UK Ministry of International Trade To prepare for the 1st meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) Thai-UK Ministerial Level During the month of June in London

to discuss the overview and economic policies Guidelines for strengthening trade and investment relations especially after the UK leaves the European Union (EU), which Thailand and the UK A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between each other to establish JETCO in March. 2021 past

“UK is a country with advanced digital technology, services, and high standards of regulation. especially new issues such as environment, safety and health. It is an opportunity for Thailand to cooperate in the fields of goods and services that Thailand has potential. to support the rapidly changing development of the modern world. It would be helpful to exchange experiences. and academic knowledge on new technical issues ready to accept the development of trade that occurs Thailand is interested in collaborating with the UK on research and development of future food and plant-based food and health product registration regulations,” Ms Oramon said.

In 2021, UK is Thailand’s 22nd trading partner and 4th in Europe after Germany and Switzerland. and the Netherlands Trade between Thailand and the UK was valued at USD 5,533.87 million (175,223.29 million baht), of which Thailand exported to the UK worth $3,489.72 million (109,663.07 million baht) and Thailand imported from the UK worth USD 2,044.15 million (65,560.22 million). baht), the main export products are processed chicken, motorcycles and components. Gems and jewelry, rubber products, automobiles, accessories and components The main imports are machinery and components, electronic circuit boards, pulp and waste paper, and chemicals.