Vietnam-Thailand deal on mutual judicial assistance in civil matters approved

By VNA May 16, 2023 | 07:37 pm PT

Vietnamese tourists dressed in traditional Thai costumes take a selfie at Wat Arun temple in Bangkok, Thailand, January 18, 2023. Photo by Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa

President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision approving the agreement on mutual judicial assistance in civil matters between Vietnam and Thailand.

The agreement, proposed by the Vietnamese government on April 27, is expected to create a legal basis for the requests for judicial assistance in civil matters and the timely provision of help for settling civil disputes, thereby guaranteeing the rights and legitimate interests of individuals and organizations in the two countries and enhancing relations in civil, trade, and economic aspects to contribute to socio-economic development in Vietnam and Thailand along with their traditional friendship.

The approval of this agreement aims to help implement the Communist Party and State’s policy on strengthening cooperation with international partners in legal and judicial matters.

It also looks to help perfect the legal mechanism for protecting the rights and legitimate interests of Vietnamese citizens and entities abroad.