Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov has proposed military cooperation with Thailand and has also expressed interest in buying a lot of Thai rubber, oficials say.
The delegation led by Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov meets Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon at the Defence Ministry on Friday. (Defence Ministry photo)
In talks on Friday with Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, Mr Manturov proposed military cooperation that would cover personnel development, technological transfer and weaponry procurement.
Gen Prawit suggested both sides form a joint working group to consider Thai weaponry needs and that Russia consider countertrade deals for Thai farm products for mutual benefit.
Mr Manturov also met Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Gen Prayut said the Russian minister proposed to expand bilateral relations, especially those concerning trade.
He said Russia started to import frozen pork from Thailand last December and he hoped it would import more Thai farm products, food and natural rubber in the future.
He quoted the Russian minister as saying that Russia would need a large amount of natural rubber from Thailand.