According to government official Jirayu Houngsub, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra properly represented Thailand at the Asean delegations in Vientiane, which ended on Friday.
The prime minister held discussions with foreign leaders this week during the 44th and 45th Asean Summits to discuss Thailand’s location on the global stage as she worked to promote prosperity in all sectors, according to the spokesman.
Ms. Paetongtarn announced on Friday that she had met with world leaders for discussions on socioeconomic assistance and purchase and that she had attended more than 20 meetings.
Regional connection and measures to advertise tourism among Asian nations, such as increasing clear flights and completely visas, were two of the top topics discussed at the summits, she said. Other topics of discussion included water control, soft power growth, people-to-people relations, food safety and clean energy, she said.
She added that Thailand is willing to help talks to bring back peace in strife-torn Myanmar, and that Asean users should connect to maintain peace and stability in the area.
During bilateral deals with other officials, support was given for the Thai administration’s” Six Countries, One Destination” plan, which aims to place Thailand as a provincial tourism gateway. The six states are Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Mr. Jirayu also provided a summary of the discussions between Ms. Paetongtarn and foreign leaders.
He praised Thailand for establishing the Thailand Creative Culture Agency ( THACCA ), which supports the country’s content and soft power industries as economic drivers at a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. He also stated that Thailand and South Korea would like to work together in different ways.
The official said that during conversations with Klaus Schwab, chairman of the World Economic Forum ( WEF), the prime minister was invited to attend the WEF annual meeting next month in Davos, Switzerland, to encourage Thailand’s economic potential in several aspects, such as equipment and meals.
Ms. Paetongtarn also had a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who praised Thailand for passing the marriage equality bill, which will become law in January of next year.
Additionally, Mr. Trudeau affirmed that Canada is ready to collaborate with Thailand on education and careers.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also endorsed Thailand’s” Six Countries, One Destination” scheme to promote regional tourism and boost the southern border economy, as his nation now ranks first in the number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand.
The prime minister also met with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who praised Thailand’s proactive role as” a bridge builder” between Asean and the US to promote peace, stability, and prosperity at both regional and global levels.
Thailand also affirmed its commitment to work with the US in all ways, according to Mr. Jirayu.
In order to honor the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, Ms. Paetongtarn and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang came to an agreement that 2025 would be referred to as the” Golden Year of Friendship” at a meeting held between her and Li Qiang.
Both parties will also hold the 7th Meeting of the China-Thailand Joint Committee on Trade, Investment, and Economy in the coming days to promote the growth of trade and investment opportunities, according to the spokesman.
At the 27th Asean-China Summit, the prime minister emphasised the importance of Asean-China relations as the region’s foundation for peace and prosperity. She also affirmed Thailand’s endorsement of economic integration, security cooperation, and people-to-people relations, Mr Jirayu said.