{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Thailand on Global Stage","home_page_url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th","feed_url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/index\/id\/49","items":[{"id":"9216bbd0d26ffe29e023c35fa94b5f82","title":"Thailand to Advance Thailand-U.S. Alliance and Strategic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Region","content_text":"<p><strong>Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow is scheduled to pay a visit to Hawaii, United States of America, on 5-7 July 2026, to further advance the Thailand-U.S. alliance and strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>According to a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), to enhance Thailand-U.S. defense and security cooperation for shared strategic interest, especially in the context of the changing international landscape and new forms of security threats, as well as exchanging views on global and regional situations of mutual interest. He will also meet with the President of the East - West Center to strengthen Thailand-U.S. relations, including at the people-to-people level and in the academic sector, and to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>This is the first official visit to Hawaii by a Thai Foreign Minister in 15 years. Hawaii has strategic importance to security in the Indo-Pacific and connects the East and the West. The State is also home to leading U.S. academic institutions that play an important role in promoting understanding and cooperation, connecting the people of the U.S. and countries in the region. There are currently more than 5,000 Thais residing in Hawaii.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Previously, on 1 July, the Deputy Prime Minister received a telephone call from The Honorable Christopher Landau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, to reaffirm the longstanding alliance and commitment to enhance strategic partnership between Thailand and the U.S.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The U.S. Deputy Secretary expressed his condolences on the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita. He underscored the importance that the U.S. attached to the alliance with Thailand and reiterated the desire to work together to continue the enduring alliance that has spanned over many decades.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>He also highlighted that the Thai-U.S. alliance is the anchor of the U.S. relations with Southeast Asia and is pleased that the Deputy Prime Minister will soon pay a visit to the USPACOM to coordinate security cooperation plans between the two countries.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the Thailand-U.S. alliance and readiness to work with the U.S. to expand cooperation in all areas, especially defense and security, as well as enhance continued high-level engagement. Both sides will continue close consultations in this regard.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/518877","date_published":"2026-07-03T17:11:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260703a7addd207d059f0d0cd758c3daf0cf90180501.jpeg"},{"id":"8af3fe572768799f3659c287ce85bc05","title":"Thailand Welcomes Safe Departure of Thai Vessels from the Strait of Hormuz","content_text":"<p><strong>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed safe departure of Thai vessels and vessels related to Thai operators from the Strait of Hormuz, according to its press release issued on 30 June 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The release said, &ldquo;Following efforts to assist the 11 Thai-flagged vessels and vessels chartered by Thai operators which were stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since its closure on 28 February 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform at this time that 10 of the said vessels have safely departed. At present, only one such vessel, namely the Hatthaya Naree, remains in the area of the Strait of Hormuz awaiting cargo loading and is expected to depart the area as soon as possible thereafter.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>&ldquo;The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes this positive development, which was made possible through the integrated efforts among the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal Thai Navy, the Ministry of Commerce, the Office of the National Security Council, and the relevant agencies from both the public and private sectors, in coordinating and monitoring the situation, as well as facilitating assistance for affected vessels on an ongoing basis.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>&ldquo;The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide assistance to the remaining vessel until it is able to safely depart the area.&rdquo;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/517922","date_published":"2026-07-01T09:30:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260701d3f0a32ae6c45985b593a2c7549d92b5094928.png"},{"id":"133686f1d5f79194a248e49254384cb4","title":"Thailand and Kazakhstan to Elevate All Levels of Bilateral Relations and Cooperation ","content_text":"<p><strong>Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have reaffirmed their commitments to promoting and elevating bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries in all aspects.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The Deputy Prime Minister paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the Presidential Residence on 25 June 2026, during his official visit to Kazakhstan from 24 to 27 June at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Both sides discussed opportunities to further strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the economic cooperation. This includes enhancing trade value, expanding investment, and Thailand&rsquo;s readiness to commence negotiations for Thailand&ndash;Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement, which would help promote trade, with Thailand serving as a gateway to ASEAN and Kazakhstan as a gateway to Central Asia.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The discussion also covered leveraging logistics opportunities along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). Thailand also led a delegation of private sector representatives to meet with more than 80 Kazakh companies for business meeting and matching.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>On the same day, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand also met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and participated in a plenary meeting to discuss cooperation across a wide range of cooperation.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The discussions focused on strengthening political and economic cooperation, enhancing trade value and investment, and Thailand&rsquo;s readiness to commence negotiations on the Thailand&ndash;EAEU Free Trade Agreement.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Both sides also emphasized the importance of advancing people-to-people connectivity, tourism, cooperation in medical and public health sector, food security, energy, rare minerals, as well as opportunities to expand cooperation in multilateral and regional frameworks, including the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), and ASEAN.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>On this occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a Joint Action Plan to promote closer cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries and outline preparations for the celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Thailand and Kazakhstan enjoy amicable relations. Kazakhstan is Thailand&rsquo;s largest trading partner and important source of tourists from Central Asia, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/516757","date_published":"2026-06-26T18:27:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260626f984b73802b402a1f5769f4ad1ed6cee191201.jpeg"},{"id":"0a2093903868b348fb66e7afd56279e4","title":"Thailand Joins the 23rd ASEAN Senior Officials Responsible for Information","content_text":"<p><strong>A Thai delegation, led by Director-General of the Government Public Relations Department Sudruetai Lertkasem, is taking part in the 23rd ASEAN Senior Officials Responsible for Information (SOMRI) Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, on 24-25 June 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The meeting brings together senior media and information officials from all 11 ASEAN Member States to shape the future of ASEAN&rsquo;s media landscape and discuss digital media transformation, media literacy, and online safety across the region.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Participants endorsed the new ASEAN Work Plan for Information and Media 2026&ndash;2035 and finalized the ASEAN Communication Master Plan III 2026-2030. These plans will establish regional public awareness and promote cross-border media cooperation.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Thailand, through the Government Public Relations Department, proposed guidelines for enhancing cooperation with ASEAN Dialogue Partners by developing country-specific action plans, under the ASEAN&ndash;Japan and ASEAN&ndash;Republic of Korea cooperation frameworks. This approach would enable related activities to be tailored more effectively to each partner&rsquo;s expertise and areas of interest.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Thailand also presented a report on the successful implementation of the ASEAN &ndash; Republic of Korea Film Leaders Incubator (FLY) Program, which has provided opportunities for more than 300 emerging directors, screenwriters, and film producers from ASEAN and the Republic of Korea to build professional networks. This initiative contributes to the growth of ASEAN&rsquo;s film and creative content industries, expanding audience reach, and enhancing their competitiveness in the global market.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>At the 23rd SOMRI Meeting, ASEAN members were urged to fortify their defenses against fake news, online scams, and misinformation, while strengthening media cooperation in implementing safety guidelines to protect the public from regional digital threats.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Held annually, the SOMRI Meeting serves as ASEAN&rsquo;s senior-level mechanism for information and media cooperation. It is responsible for shaping regional policies and work plans in line with the shared vision of ASEAN information ministers. This year&rsquo;s meeting also marked the first participation of Timor-Leste in ASEAN information and media cooperation as a full ASEAN Member State.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/516095","date_published":"2026-06-25T10:20:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260625df648085460408793584c78972b054a5104608.jpg"},{"id":"43d06613a58f1f10106ec2088601078a","title":"Thailand and Russia Reaffirm Their Commitment to Further Strengthening the Partnership between Them","content_text":"<p><strong>Thailand and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership between them, as the two countries prepare to commemorate the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on 18 June 2026 attended a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN&ndash;Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russian Federation, on 17-18 June 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The two leaders underscored the importance of high-level exchanges and discussed ways to enhance trade and investment, particularly in sectors where both sides possess strong potential, including science and technology, and agriculture.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>They also agreed to advance efforts toward the commencement of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The two sides further exchanged views on cooperation in defense and security, Russia&rsquo;s readiness to supply energy resources, including oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and fertilizers to Thailand, as well as the promotion of two-way tourism.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>In addition, the Thai side reaffirmed the importance of upholding the rules-based international order and multilateralism, while seeking to strengthen cooperation within the frameworks of ASEAN, APEC, and BRICS amid an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. In this regard, Thailand emphasized Russia&rsquo;s role as a key player in the Eurasian region.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>In 2025, Thailand welcomed almost two million Russian tourists, who were the largest group of visitors to Thailand from Europe. Bilateral trade between Thailand and Russia now stands at 1.5 billion US dollars.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Prime Minister Anutin also took the opportunity to extend an invitation for Russian businesses to use Thailand as trade and investment base to reach out to over 700 million ASEAN citizens.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>During his visit to Russia, the Prime Minister also had a royal audience with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on the sidelines of the ASEAN&ndash;Russia Commemorative Summit.&nbsp; He congratulated His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen, who was also present, on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam and welcomed the close relations between the two countries. Both sides also discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, as well as exchange of high-level visits and potential cooperation in the fields of medical tourism and food and energy security.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/514367","date_published":"2026-06-19T16:47:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202606193cd2b1373424a75eb0716282e7e64fac175110.jpeg"},{"id":"b0c33f3d2dd02447c7b8ae2ca497726d","title":"Thailand Proposes Three Strategic Priorities to Deepen ASEAN-Russia Cooperation","content_text":"<p><strong>Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul on 18 June 2026 attended the plenary session of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, held in Kazan, Russian Federation, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The Prime Minister stated that ASEAN-Russian cooperation should focus on three strategic priorities, according to Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>First, ASEAN regionalism must remain the foundation of the partnership, just as ASEAN has been the anchor of peace and stability in the region. At a time when multilateralism is under strain, regionalism can serve as an anchor of a global order based on international law.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>In a more multipolar world, the emerging global architecture must better reflect diverse voices and groupings. It is important to build bridges and enable like-minded countries to cooperate on shared priorities. This is why ASEAN-led mechanisms remain important. They provide platforms for dialogue, confidence building, and practical cooperation. Thailand values Russia&rsquo;s active engagement in these mechanisms and its continued support for ASEAN centrality. The maritime domain is one area where such cooperation is increasingly important. Recent disruptions to maritime trade and energy flows are the reminders that maritime security is economic security.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Thailand therefore supports closer ASEAN-Russia dialogue and practical cooperation in promoting maritime safety, connectivity, and a stable maritime environment in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Second, resilience should be at the heart of the cooperation. Resilience is no longer simply about responding to crises. It is increasingly more about preparing for them. Challenges like food security, energy volatility, climate impacts, and supply chain disruptions can quickly spread across borders. And these are challenges no country can address alone. ASEAN-Russia cooperation should therefore focus on enhancing collective capacity to anticipate risks, adapt to change, and recover from such challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Food and energy security are areas where ASEAN-Russia cooperation can deliver tangible and measurable benefits. As a major agricultural producer and exporter, Thailand sees strong potential for cooperation with Russia in enhancing fertilizer supply chains, advancing agricultural innovation, and building food system resilience. Likewise, cooperation on energy security, emerging energy technologies, and capacity building can help strengthen regional resilience while supporting sustainable growth and energy transition efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Third, relevance will determine the true value of ASEAN-Russia relations. For this partnership to remain strong, it must remain people-centered, and address emerging challenges that directly affect the safety and well-being of the people. Today, one of the most immediate threats comes from online scams, cybercrime, and transnational criminal networks. These activities operate across borders and are often linked to money laundering, human trafficking, and illicit financial flows. Thailand therefore supports stronger cooperation in information-sharing, capacity building, law enforcement, and digital security to better protect citizens and economies.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Relevance also means preparing societies for the opportunities of tomorrow. Technology is transforming the way we work, live, and compete. To remain competitive and inclusive, it is necessary to invest in the people and equip them with future-ready skills. ASEAN and Russia should therefore deepen cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and education. By investing in knowledge-sharing, skills development, youth empowerment, and people-to-people exchanges, new opportunities for future generations can then be created.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>In closing, the Prime Minister emphasized that the strength of ASEAN&ndash;Russia relations lie not only in their shared history, but also in the shared vision for the future. Over the past 35 years, ASEAN and Russia have built a partnership that continues to adapt while delivering practical benefits to their people. It is important to continue to build on this foundation and seize new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation. Thailand is pleased to join fellow Leaders in adopting the Kazan Declaration and other outcome documents. These documents provide a clear roadmap for advancing ASEAN-Russia cooperation in the years ahead. The Prime Minister called on ASEAN and Russia to build a partnership that delivers practical value to their people, strengthens regional resilience, and contributes to peace, stability, and shared prosperity for current and future generations.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/514241","date_published":"2026-06-19T12:46:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202606197e96fe0bc32fc0fe554bdc9cf1ad0995142954.jpeg"},{"id":"185d08b8e03233bdb95f63f835e81e12","title":"Thailand Highlights the Role of ASEAN\u2013Russia Cooperation in Supporting Multilateralism","content_text":"<p><strong>Thailand has emphasized the role of ASEAN&ndash;Russia cooperation in supporting multilateralism based on international law, as well as reinforcing the ASEAN-centered regional architecture.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on 18 June 2026 attended the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russian Federation, to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Relations. The Summit was held at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>During the Summit, leaders from ASEAN and Russia discussed ways to advance the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership and future directions for cooperation. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand highlighted the importance of enhancing resilience in adapting to a rapidly evolving global environment, particularly in the areas of energy security and food security.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>In addition, Thailand also promoted people-centered cooperation, and connectivity in logistics, as well as enhanced cooperation in human resource development, education, culture, digital transformation, science and technology, and artificial intelligence to help drive future economic growth.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>On this occasion, the Summit adopted four outcome documents: (1) the Kazan Declaration 2026: &ldquo;ASEAN-Russia: Unity in Diversity &ndash; 35 years together,&rdquo; (2) the Joint Statement of ASEAN and the Russian Federation on Energy Cooperation, (3) the Joint Statement of ASEAN and the Russian Federation on Cultural Cooperation, and (4) the Comprehensive Plan of Action to Implement ASEAN-Russian Federation Strategic Partnership (2026-2030).<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Furthermore, during the lunch discussion, Prime Minister Anutin expressed support for strengthening connectivity in logistics to enhance economic cooperation and for exploring a Thailand&ndash; Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/514171","date_published":"2026-06-19T09:38:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260619979b26b24d04de5238511872ef52180d125444.jpeg"},{"id":"55d92152a3fcb1d1f5ca5b9dfe10dbba","title":"Prime Minister Emphasizes Thailand\u2019s Strengths and Efforts to Advance Economic Reform","content_text":"<p><strong>Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has emphasized Thailand&rsquo;s strengths and efforts to advance economic and regulatory reform in order to open up new economic opportunities and attract foreign investment.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The Prime Minister on 17 June 2026 delivered a statement at the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum on the sidelines of the ASEAN&ndash;Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russian Federation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow also accompanied the Prime Minister to attend this forum.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>In his statement, Prime Minister Anutin highlighted Thailand as a regional leader in food and agriculture, tourism, medical services, and green transition. He also underlined three key areas to foster economic cooperation between ASEAN Member Countries and Russia, as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>1. Connectivity, by reaffirming Thailand&rsquo;s role as a strategic gateway to ASEAN to enhance business links between Russia and Southeast Asia;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>2. Trade and investment, by welcoming increased Russian investment in sectors such as digital technology, agriculture, tourism, and the creative economy, and expressing support for exploring a Thailand&ndash; Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement; and&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>3 People-to-people exchanges, by welcoming tourists from Russia and emphasizing the importance of tourism, cultural exchanges, and cooperation in medical tourism to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen long-term people-to-people ties.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The Forum aimed to be a discussion platform between the leaders and the business community from ASEAN member states and Russia to help foster trade, economic and investment cooperation between ASEAN member states and Russia, as well as on collaboration within the framework of the ASEAN &ndash; EAEU partnership.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/513564","date_published":"2026-06-17T20:40:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202606172ecc32f75e848c07aa71edad8944c6c8210049.jpeg"},{"id":"2ee375d2a540f7960f163b6b70ac1232","title":"Prime Minister Visits Russia for ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit","content_text":"<p><strong>Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is leading a delegation on a visit to Russia to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, scheduled for 17-18 June 2026 in Kazan, marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations and the 30th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>On 17 June, the Prime Minister will participate in the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum. which brings together top entrepreneurs to boost trade, investment, new joint ventures, and youth initiatives.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>He will deliver a statement on the ASEAN-Russia relations, as well as international and regional cooperation, on 18 June, when the summit&nbsp;discusses major international and regional issues to shape the future of political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation between ASEAN and Russia.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ASEAN and Russian leaders will sign four outcome documents at the summit, which include (1) Kazan Declaration, highlighting the 35th Anniversary of ASEAN-Russia Relations, (2) Energy Cooperation, joint statement outlining shared energy goals, (3) Cultural Cooperation, joint statement to enhance cultural exchanges, and (4) Action Plan Comprehensive Plan of Action to Implement the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership (2026-2030).<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Prime Minister Anutin will attend a working lunch to discuss with ASEAN and Russian leaders economic connectivity between ASEAN and the Eurasian region and to explore new opportunities for trade, investment, energy, and food security cooperation.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>He will also hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 18 June for discussions covering many issues, including economic, trade, investment. energy, and technology cooperation between Thailand and Russia.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The Prime will return to Bangkok on 19 June.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/513108","date_published":"2026-06-17T08:30:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202606172fb7a102eb7fd674ea13c11e21f6b63b083847.jpeg"},{"id":"a2bc526a53a282477ed153095108429a","title":"Thailand\u2019s Statement on the Agreement Between the US and Iran to End the Conflict","content_text":"<p><strong>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has issued a statement on the agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran to end the conflict, as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>&ldquo;Thailand warmly welcomes the agreement reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East. Thailand commends the constructive roles played by Pakistan and Oman as mediators in the negotiations, as well as the efforts of all parties concerned in pursuing dialogue and diplomacy to ease tensions.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>&ldquo;Thailand sincerely hopes that the agreement will be fully implemented in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations and contribute to strengthening mutual trust among all parties. Thailand further hopes that the agreement will lead to lasting peace and stability in the region, global economic stability, and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.&rdquo;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/512697","date_published":"2026-06-16T09:57:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260616879562bfce2dd447d57c43709e0b6bdd101156.jpg"}]}