The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Thailand held their first round of consular consultations in Abu Dhabi, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing services for citizens and residents of both countries.
The meeting, hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together senior officials from both sides. The UAE delegation was led by Faisal Eissa Lutfi, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs, while Thailand’s delegation was headed by Mongkol Pratumkaew, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs at Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Opening the consultations, Lutfi conveyed the greetings of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and highlighted the long-standing relationship between the UAE and Thailand. He stressed that the discussions reflected the UAE leadership’s vision of promoting sustainable development, fostering cooperation, and improving the well-being of both nations’ peoples.
The talks focused on strengthening collaboration in consular affairs, including mechanisms to improve service delivery, streamline travel procedures, and ensure the welfare of citizens abroad. Both delegations underscored the importance of efficient, responsive, and high-quality consular services.
People-to-people connections were also recognized as a cornerstone of the partnership. Thailand remains a favored destination for Emirati travelers, while the Thai community in the UAE continues to play a vital role in cultural exchange and economic contribution.
Officials from both sides affirmed that the consultations mark the beginning of closer coordination and set the stage for expanding cooperation across various fields in the years ahead.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
