King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej Wednesday at his residence
Chitralada Villa, Dusit Palace in Bangkok, met with State Councilor
Tang Jiaxuan, who was on a working visit to the kingdom at the
invitation of the Thai government.
Tang, who arrived in Bangkok on Tuesday to make a three-day
visit, conveyed to the king the greeting from President Hu Jintao
and congratulated the monarch on his 80th birthday, which falls on
December 5 this year.
Tang spoke highly of the contribution by the Thai Royal Family
in promoting stable Sino-Thai relationship all through the
years.
The King, expressed his appreciation for China's support for the
Thai government, and for an aid of 8 million yuan (US$1.05 million)
offered by China to a royal project for Thailand's hill tribe
development.
Tang met with Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont on Tuesday
and conveyed to the latter an invitation of visit to China.
(Xinhua News Agency March 1, 2007)
