UK Holds Joint Economic and Trade Committee Session With Thailand

The U.K. and Thailand held the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting June 21, the U.K. Department for International Trade announced June 21. U.K. Trade Policy Minister Penny Mordaunt and Thai Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit held talks on how to boost bilateral trade, agreeing to a work program that includes government-to-government and government-to-business activity over the next 12-18 months, the DIT said. The ministers also agreed to build an "Enhanced Trade Partnership" that could pave the way for a future free trade agreement. Areas covered by the JETCO include private sector outcomes, digital, agriculture, food and drink, healthcare, financial services, trade promotion and the bilateral economic relationship.