Thailand and Finland co-hosted the OSCE 2026 Asian Conference on 28-29 May 2026, under the theme “Countering Transnational Threats in the Digital Era through Enhanced Co-operation in Asia and the OSCE Region.”

In attendance were over 150 representatives from 36 OSCE participating States and Asian Partners for Co-operation. The meeting discussed efforts to promote cooperation and exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices, with a focus on addressing transnational threats in the digital era.

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Vijavat Isarabhakdi delivered his opening remarks at the Conference, underlining that Thailand is committed to leveraging its role as the only OSCE Partner for Co-operation from ASEAN to help strengthen linkages between ASEAN, Asia and Europe.

He also underscored that today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical and technological landscape has made transnational threats in the digital era increasingly complex and interconnected, ranging from cybercrime to disinformation and broader impacts on human, energy, food, and economic security. He stressed the importance of closer international and interregional cooperation in addressing these shared challenges.

As a sideline event, participants visited the Anti Cyber Scam Center (ACSC) to learn more about Thailand’s integrated mechanisms and operational approaches in combating online scams, reflecting Thailand’s leading role in addressing transnational threats in a concrete manner.

In addition, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkaew had discussions with Mr. Feridun Sinirlioğlu, OSCE Secretary-General, who paid his first visit to Thailand to attend the 2026 OSCE Asian Conference.

The OSCE Secretary-General expressed his appreciation to Thailand, as the only ASEAN country that is an Asian Partner for Co-operation of the OSCE, for its outstanding role in promoting dialogues and cooperation between the OSCE and ASEAN, including driving cooperation on security issues of mutual interest, which is crucial in the current highly uncertain international environment.

The OSCE, which stands for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, is the world’s largest regional security organization, with over 57 participating States from Europe, North America, and Central Asia.

Thailand has been one of the five OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation (along with Afghanistan, Australia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea) since 2000 and has played an active role as the sole Asian partner from ASEAN in bridging Asia