Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with Wanmuhamadnoor Matha, president of the National Assembly and speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand on June 27.

Gong welcomed the Thailand delegation and emphasized that Shanghai attaches great importance to its friendly ties with Thailand, with friendship city relationships already established with Chiangmai Province and Bangkok, leading to a range of fruitful partnerships.

Gong expressed hope that the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations will further boost local-level collaboration, especially in trade, investment, science and technology, education, culture, and tourism.

He also welcomed more Thai businesses to participate in the China International Import Expo and encouraged greater exchanges among enterprises, universities, and research institutions, as well as increased two-way tourism.

Wanmuhamadnoor Matha praised Shanghai as a world-class metropolis that has made remarkable progress in developing its "five centers" — namely, an international economic center, financial center, trade center, shipping center, and scientific and technological innovation center.

He expressed hope for deeper exchanges between Shanghai and cities like Bangkok and Chiangmai, aiming to foster mutual learning and shared development.