Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia, unveiled the new Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Phuket at Royal Phuket Marina. The high-profile event, which occurred yesterday, marked a big growth in the evolving diplomatic bonds between Thailand and Russia.
Lavrov arrived at Royal Phuket Marina at 4pm the place Phuket Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan, flanked by a number of dignitaries from both nations, welcomed him. Lost was a half of this delegation, alongside Asi Mamanee, Director-General on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of European Affairs, and the founder of Royal Phuket Marina, Gulu Lalvani.
Beyond the official opening, the occasion was additionally vital as a congregation of influential figures from authorities bodies and the personal sector. Members of the thriving Russian group in Phuket were additionally present to be a part of this diplomatic milestone.
Lavrov said…
“Today’s event provides a brilliant page to the 126 yr historical past of diplomatic relations between our nations. It is troublesome that at this moment we now have managed to create a robust basis of Russian-Thai relations, permitting us to construct our cooperation reliably, in a mutually respectful way, regardless of the fluctuations of the geopolitical surroundings.
“To develop lively political dialogue, trade-economic cooperation, cultural and academic exchanges without Thai companions. Let us not overlook that one of the key duties of diplomacy is to protect the rights and bonafide pursuits of Russian citizen abroad.”
Lavrov expressed his dedication to an lively political dialogue and fostering trade and financial cooperation, in addition to cultural and training exchanges, along with his Thai counterparts.
Emphasising his point, Lavrov highlighted how Thailand is a well-liked trip selection amongst Russians. Phuket, in particular, is favoured because of its lovely landscapes, warm climate, and friendly locals. With the reopening of direct flights, there was a noticeable improve in Russian tourists to Thailand since October last yr. More than one million Russian guests have made their way to Thailand, with Phuket serving as the vacation vacation spot for half of them.
Lavrov is optimistic about the additional development of those figures. He laid out the plans to easily implement the utilization of the Russian cost system – World, a move which would boost the influx of vacationers.
According to Lavrov, while Phuket is known worldwide as a resort, for Russian diplomats, the working hours shall be quite intense. Apart from performing consular capabilities like guaranteeing the pursuits of Russian residents, they will foster the establishment of enterprise hyperlinks and promote cooperation between the Russian and Thai regions. A key early objective is to type brotherhood ties between Phuket and Kamchatka Krai in Russia.
The opening of this Consulate General in Phuket is seen as an important step in consolidating Russia’s diplomatic presence in Southeast Asia, and Lavrov confirmed plans for additional diplomatic missions in different nations across the area.
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Phuket is situated on the Royal Phuket Marina complicated on Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew. Operational since 2020, it is answerable for catering to eleven provinces including Phang Nga, Krabi, and Satun, among others. The submit of Consul General is held by Vladimir Sosnov..