BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) - China and Thailand have pledged more cooperation in technology ‌and innovation, including aligning policies in related ‌sectors and expanding exchanges, according to a joint statement ​that emphasised a "prosperous shared future" between both nations. The statement was released late on Monday after Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concluded a five-day ‌visit to China. • ⁠The statement called for deeper cooperation in various fields such as health, ⁠geospatial information, agricultural technology, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, advanced electronic devices, automobiles, aerospace and clean ​energy. Advertisement Advertisement• "Technological ​progress and digital transformation ​create tremendous new ‌opportunities for both countries," the statement said. • Both sides also agreed to enhance industry and academic research cooperation with the aim of securing and fortifying their supply chains.