Thai PM and Chinese President discuss soccer match, showing sports can create diplomatic connections between nations.
Leaders’ Casual Conversation at APEC Forum
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a casual conversation while in attendance at the APEC forum in San Francisco. Their discussion reportedly revolved around the recent soccer match between China and Thailand in the World Cup qualifiers.
Exchange of Congratulatory Messages
During their interaction, Srettha congratulated Xi on China’s victory, to which Xi expressed his well wishes for the future success of the Thai team.
Soccer as a Diplomatic Connection
The conversation between the two leaders showcased a mutual interest in soccer and served as a diplomatic gesture. It demonstrated how sports can bring people and nations together, creating moments of shared respect and understanding.
Source : National News Bureau of Thailand
