On the occasion of the appointment of His Excellency Modibo Keita as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mali, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand sent congratulatory message as follows:

“Excellency,
         On the occasion of Your Excellency’s appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mali,
I have the honour to extend to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations and best wishes on behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand.
          As the Royal Thai Government has a policy to elevate partnership with African countries in all aspects, especially in economic and development cooperation, I am looking forward to working with Your Excellency to further strengthen our bilateral ties for the mutual benefits of our countries and peoples.
         Accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration

         General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.)
        Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand”