Thailand and Brazil are seeking to deepen their partnership as diplomatic relations approach their 70th anniversary, with trade and investment high on the agenda.
Brazilian Ambassador André Odenbreit Carvalho said the two countries were entering a “new phase” in their relationship as they prepare to mark 70 years of bilateral ties in 2029.
Speaking at a Brazilian National Day reception in Bangkok on Monday, Mr Carvalho highlighted growing political engagement, including regular consultations and high-level visits.
Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira is due to visit Bangkok this week, after which a Thai trade mission is scheduled to travel to São Paulo. Thailand will also lead a business delegation to Brazil later this month to explore commercial opportunities.
Sarun Charoensuwan, vice-minister for foreign affairs, said the two countries had built their relationship on mutual respect, shared interests and a commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation.
He described Brazil as an important partner for Thailand as the country seeks to diversify its economic and diplomatic interests beyond the region.
Brazil is Latin America’s largest economy, with a population of more than 200 million, and plays a prominent role in groupings including Brics (a group of major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and the South American Common Market (Mercosur). It is also Thailand’s leading trading partner in Latin America, with bilateral trade exceeding US$6 billion (198 billion baht) for three consecutive years, he said.
Thai companies have established a presence in Brazil in sectors including chemicals, electronics, food and hospitality, while Brazilian businesses are exploring investment opportunities in Thailand.
The countries are also cooperating in agriculture, including soil development, genome editing and coffee production.