HANOI - Vietnam and Thailand officially agreed to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Friday during Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Vietnam trip, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

At a press conference following the Vietnam-Thailand joint cabinet meeting, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced that both countries have outlined the vision for their comprehensive strategic partnership covering the 2025-2030 period.

Chinh emphasized that the relationship is expected to continue developing strongly, spreading positive values not only for the benefit of both nations but also contributing to a peaceful, stable, cooperative and sustainably developing Southeast Asia.

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Paetongtarn said that both sides are committed to enhancing transport connectivity, including land, air and maritime routes.

The two countries aim to strengthen tourism cooperation, especially between Vietnam and Thailand's northeastern region, she said.

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Following the cabinet meeting, the two leaders witnessed the signing of eight cooperation agreements across various sectors, including economy, trade, law enforcement, drug control, infrastructure development and human resource training in the semiconductor industry.