April 13, 1984
The President. Ladies and gentlemen, our Foreign Ministers are here to sign the science and
technology agreement between Thailand and the United States. And the agreement represents
another new area of cooperation and furthers the close ties that historically marked our
relationship.
And with me now is Prime Minister Prem, who is visiting here for the second time, and we're very
pleased to have him here.
Mr. Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister. Thank you. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary, distinguished guests, the agreement
on cooperation in science and technology just concluded constitutes a new dimension in the long
established relationship and cooperation between our two nations.
As the United States is the world leader in science and technology, Thailand stands to benefit
significantly from the transfer of your ingenuity. As a strong and unwavering friend and ally of the
United States in Southeast Asia. Thailand -- [inaudible] -- has prosperity generated by the
scientific and technological cooperation with the United States -- will complement American
long-term interest in the region.
We look forward to an active cooperation in the field of science and technology, and this
agreement is an important first step in that direction.
Note: The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. The agreement
was signed for the United States by Secretary of State George P. Shultz and for Thailand by
Siddhi Savetsila, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Prior to the ceremony, the President and the Prime Minister met in the Oval Office. Following the
ceremony, they went to the State Dining Room for a working luncheon with U.S. and Thai
officials.