January 26, 2022
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Saudi, Thailand agree to restore full diplomatic relations

Saudi Arabia and Thailand have agreed to restore full diplomatic relations during the official visit of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the first of its kind in more than 30 years…reports Asian Lite News

In a joint statement on Tuesday, the two sides announced the exchange of Ambassadors in the near future and deepening of cooperation in the green economy, renewable energy, digital transformation, cybersecurity and others, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The visit of Prayut to Saudi Arabia came at the invitation of the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Xinhua news agency reported.

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Saudi Arabia downgraded its relations with Thailand after a diplomatic row over a jewellery theft in 1989.

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