Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Economic Triangle Road Map Endorsed

[Jai Dee]

The road map to develop Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand economic triangle is endorsed

The road map for joint economic development by Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia has been approved at a meeting in Malaysia on September 13 and 14.

Caretaker PM’s Office Minister Suranand Vejjajiva (สุรนันทน์ เวชชาชีวะ) said the meeting endorsed the plan designed for development of Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand economic triangle by the Asian Development Bank and resolved to appoint a joint working team to set development framework and strategies.

Mr. Suranand said the framework and strategies will be presented at a summit to be held in November. The three countries also agreed to exchange information and arrange for meetings of their private businesses, he said.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 15 September 2006