PM advances key agendas at Apec forum

Paetongtarn: In talks with world leaders
Paetongtarn: In discussions with earth leaders

At the four-day 31st Apec Economic Leaders ‘ Meeting, which kicked off on Thursday in Lima, Peru, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra may meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders.

According to a cause, Ms. Paetongtarn claimed on Thursday that attending the Apec community would give the world the good news that Thailand is secure and prepared for trade and investment.

According to the source, Ms. Paetongtarn claimed that Thailand would support the digital economy, promote social equality, and expand the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area (FTAAP ).

Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that the cabinet approved four important documents proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) to be presented at the forum.

A statement was included that advocated for the development of a formal, global economy through digital technology, the participation of all groups of people, particularly those who are vulnerable and those who are micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises ( MSMEs ), in trade, access to financial services, and healthcare.

A Draft Apec Economic Leaders ‘ Declaration is another report that aims to promote free, open, honest, non-discriminatory, and open trade and investment in order to achieve more inclusive economic connectivity.

A statement expressing a desire to establish the business area by addressing the pressing issues affecting trade and investment, with a concentrate on cooperation on pressing issues like electric utilisation will also be published.

According to the source, Ms. Paetongtarn intends to promote online business and develop different digital technologies to support the entire transformation of a electronic economy.

The top is even expected to join closed meetings with each country’s rulers, where they will provide their views. She claimed that Thailand’s leaders from different financial zones are eager to promote and support sustainable economic growth, which would strengthen and stabilize the region’s economy.

The prime minister will also be present at other important gatherings, including one with the US-Apec Business Coalition, an informal meeting between Apec chairpersons and special friends, the Apec Business Advisory Council, and users of the world’s personal business.