. >> translator: we want to furth furtherer strengthen economic cooperation and efforts to solve challen challenges in the region. >> thailand's ageing railway system is one area of cooperation. transport ministers from both sides says they will work together on a new rail expanding the country. the general had words of assurance for japanese business leaders. some remain concerned about political instability in thailand. he would begin new work on a new constitution and held parliamentary elections by next year. the thai and japanese leaders also touched on three-way cooperation with myanmar's government. they want to develop the economic zone in southern myanmar. it would cover 250 square kilometers. the idea is to create a port and industrial hop. japan will send exports to carry out a feasibility study. the prime minister says thailand is a natural launching pad for regional investment and development aid. >> translator: this is about the region. if japan provides for support for thailand and other nations, all of us including those countries that don't have a lot of financial resour