Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov opened the Consulate General on the Thai island of Phuket.
Lavrov opened a consulate general in Phuket
During the solemn ceremony, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov opened the Consulate General on the popular Thai island of Phuket.
Lavrov stressed that Thailand is one of the favorite holiday destinations for Russians and expressed his personal sympathy for this country. During his stay in Thailand, the minister discussed with his Thai colleague Don Pramatvinai the development of the Russian payment system Mir. in the country. He noted that the opening of the Consulate General is an important, but not the last step in strengthening the Russian presence in Southeast Asia.
Many Russians living in Thailand attended the opening ceremony of the new diplomatic mission building. After the ceremony, the minister met with compatriots.
The trip to Thailand took place after Lavrov's visit to Indonesia, where he took part in events organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.