In a statement released on 8 Jul 2025, Mrs. Eksiri Pintaruchi, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, attended the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (ASEAN SOM) in Kuala Lumpur in preparations for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings.
The ASEAN SOM discussed key issues including Timor-Leste’s membership in ASEAN and enhancing ASEAN’s relations with external parties. The Meeting was also briefed by the ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force (AGTF) on their progress in monitoring, analysing, and coming up with recommendations for ASEAN in response to the rising global economic volatility.
Thailand, as ASEAN’s Coordinator on Sustainable Development Cooperation, pushed forward the report on “Complementarities between the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” (Complementarities Initiative 2.0: CI 2.0), aimed at promoting synergy and complementarity between the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The report is expected to be finalised and submitted to the 15th ASEAN-UN Summit in October this year for notation.
Thailand’s involvement in the discussion highlights its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and fostering partnerships with external parties. The country’s participation in the ASEAN SOM demonstrates its dedication to promoting sustainable development, economic growth, and social progress within the region.
By contributing to the report on complementarities between ASEAN and UN agendas, Thailand aims to strengthen its position as a key player in regional and international affairs.
This event marks an important milestone in Thailand’s foreign policy efforts, underscoring the country’s commitment to promoting regional cooperation, sustainable development, and economic growth.
Thailand’s involvement in this initiative demonstrates its role as a leader in promoting ASEAN’s external relations and fostering partnerships with external parties.
Conclusion:
The Thai government’s participation in the ASEAN SOM underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation, fostering partnerships with external parties, and promoting sustainable development. As ASEAN continues to navigate the complexities of global economic volatility, Thailand’s leadership in this initiative is crucial in shaping the region’s future trajectory.
By working together, ASEAN member states can promote greater regional integration, economic growth, and social progress.
The significance of this event lies in its potential impact on regional cooperation, sustainable development, and economic growth. As ASEAN continues to navigate the complexities of global economic volatility, Thailand’s leadership in promoting complementarities between ASEAN and UN agendas will be instrumental in shaping the region’s future trajectory.
Thailand’s commitment to strengthening ASEAN’s external relations demonstrates its role as a key player in regional and international affairs.
Source: Ministry of Foreign AffairsDate: 8 Jul 2025