Thailand and Argentina Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation on Development Projects

Strategic Insights -

Thailand and Argentina have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation on development projects, particularly in the areas of agriculture and livestock. A delegation led by Thailand's Ambassador to Argentina, H.E. Mr. Krit Tankanarat, met with Argentine officials to discuss the implementation of joint projects on sugar cane and soybean cultivation, as well as the development of a new project on research and development of vaccines for Foot-and-Mouth Disease in livestock. The meeting also touched on other areas of potential cooperation, including forensic anthropology and digital technology to combat drug-trafficking.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thailand and Argentina have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding joint projects under the Three-Year Development Cooperation Programme for 2025-2027.
  • The two countries will continue to collaborate on improving sugar cane and soybean cultivation, with the aim of delivering concrete and mutually-beneficial outcomes.
  • A new project on research and development of vaccines for Foot-and-Mouth Disease in livestock is underway, with Argentina responding positively to the proposal.
  • Thailand and Argentina also discussed potential cooperation in forensic anthropology and digital technology to combat drug-trafficking.
  • The project "Forensic Anthropology Exhumation and Analysis Skills Development" was reiterated as important for improving regional security.
  • Digital technology to track drug-trafficking routes and digital crime was identified as an area for potential cooperation.
  • The training for utilization of digital technology was considered essential for countries to combat modern crimes.

Statistics:

  • 2020-2022: The three-year period during which the joint projects on sugar cane and soybean cultivation were implemented.
  • 2025-2027: The new three-year period for the continuation of joint projects.
  • 12 August 2025: The date of the meeting between the Thailand delegation and Argentine officials in Buenos Aires.
  • The total amount invested in the sugar cane cultivation project is not specified.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Livestock of Argentina