On 24 March 2016, Mr. Yuki Fukuda from the Itochu Corporation, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag before going to take up his new assignment as CEO for Asia & Oceania Bloc for the Itochu Corporation in Singapore. The Ambassador expressed his appreciation to the Itochu Corporation for investing in Thailand and having close relations with Thailand for more than 60 years. In addition, both exchanged views on how to further promote trade and investment in Thailand.