Thailand Ready to Promote Cybersecurity with BIMSTEC Partners

BANGKOK, March 21 (TNA) – Thailand expresses its readiness to promote cybersecurity together with its partners in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak said the government voiced the stance when senior security officials of BIMSTEC member states called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on the occasion of attending the 3rd Annual Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs, which focused on new threats to security including cybersecurity and security cooperation. The high-level officials thanked the prime minister for warm welcome and also extended best wishes on the occasion of the prime minister’s birthday. They wished Gen Prayut would develop national security and stability, Lt Gen Werachon said. In response, the prime minister said security was fundamental to economy, society and cultures and Thailand, as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, assured that Thailand and ASEAN would cooperate on security efforts with BIMSTEC members. (TNA)