PM emphasizes on protection of wildlife, endangered species, and Thai elephants
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra presided over and gave an opening speech at the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), and emphasized on protection of wildlife, endangered species, and Thai elephants, and ban on illegal trade of ivory.
PM meets with Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive, enhancement of cooperation on trade and tourism discussed
February 26, 2013, at 1030hrs, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived at the Government Office of Hong Kong SAR for a bilateral meeting with Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying. Gist of the meeting is as follows:
PM attends inauguration ceremony of the President of South Korea and has a bilateral meeting with the new President
February 25, 2013, at 1000hrs, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived at the National Assembly to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony of Madame Park Geun-hye, the new and first female President of the Republic of Korea. Invitationfor the Thai Prime Minister to attend her presidential inauguration ceremony as a special guest reflects strong ties between the two countries.
Integrated Provincial Administrative Committee (IPAC) agrees on a 4-year integrated provincial development plan (2014-2017)
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra presided over the Integrated Provincial Administrative Committee (IPAC) meeting (2nd/2013) to approve in principle a 4-year integrated provincial development plan (2014-2017) for 76 provinces and 18 integrated provinces which will later be forwarded to the Cabinet for its consideration.
PM to visit South Korea and Hong Kong SAR
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is scheduled to visit Republic of Korea and Hong Kong SAR during February 24-26, 2013. PM is invited by President-Elect Park Geun-hye to attend her presidential inauguration ceremony. After South Korea, she will travel to Hong Kong SAR as invited by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying.

