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Prime Minister of Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha focused on the cooperation with Huawei to promote collaboration on digital transformation and talent development.
Gen Prayut virtually met Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei on Thursday where they exchanged views on how to consolidate digital competitiveness and build a strong foundation for ICT talent in Thailand, according to a media statement.
“Huawei has provided profound contributions to Thailand’s fight against the pandemic and digital transformation. I am deeply impressed by Huawei's history and culture of dedication. In the future, Thailand is eager to cooperate with Huawei in various areas, including digital economy, 5G smart hospital, cloud and computing, digital power, smart logistics and data center,” the PM said.
Ren expressed his gratitude for the Thai government’s trust in Huawei and congratulated Thailand on its achievements in the 5G rollout.
He emphasised that “Huawei and Thailand have been working together to build a strong digital infrastructure foundation. In the future, we look forward to accelerating the integration of digital technologies in Thailand’s key industries, especially in port and airport scenarios.”
“We have strong belief in Thailand's successful digital transformation and talent development. Our local team will work closely with Thai customers and partners to serve the country’s social and economic development with technology solutions.” Ren said.
In March 2021, Huawei Thailand was chosen for the Special Prime Minister Award as the “Digital International Corporation of the Year”.
The award recognises Huawei for its valuable support and outstanding contributions to Thai society and its efforts to support digital transformation. It is the only company to receive this award.
