In a significant move towards advancing its commitment to sustainable development, Thailand’s Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Organizations, Ms. Cataleya Phatoomros, met with Mr. Hamza Ali Malik, Director of Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division, UNESCAP on July 31, 2025.
The meeting, which took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ offices in Bangkok, marked an important step towards Thailand’s active participation in the Fifth session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction, and Financing for Development. The committee is one of nine committees of UNESCAP, a specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific.
The meeting was a significant development in Thailand’s efforts to strengthen its global partnerships and drive sustainable development. Ms. Phatoomros emphasized the importance of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction, and Financing for Development in supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and poverty reduction, as well as financing for development.
Thailand has been an active participant in the committee’s biennial meetings, which provide a critical platform for countries to discuss macroeconomic policies that support sustainable development and poverty reduction. The country’s commitment to this initiative reflects its recognition of the importance of collaboration with international partners in achieving these goals.
The Fifth session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction, and Financing for Development is scheduled to take place from November 19-21, 2025, at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. Thailand’s participation in this event underscores its dedication to contributing to global efforts towards sustainable development and poverty reduction.
The meeting between Ms. Phatoomros and Mr. Malik highlights Thailand’s growing role in regional and international affairs. The country’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships with international organizations such as UNESCAP demonstrates its recognition of the importance of collaboration in achieving common goals.
In conclusion, Thailand’s active participation in the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction, and Financing for Development reflects its commitment to driving sustainable development and poverty reduction through global partnerships. The country’s dedication to this initiative underscores its growing role in regional and international affairs, as well as its recognition of the importance of collaboration in achieving these goals.
Thailand’s engagement with UNESCAP is part of its broader efforts to strengthen its partnerships with international organizations and contribute to global efforts towards sustainable development and poverty reduction.
The Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction, and Financing for Development is a critical platform for countries to discuss macroeconomic policies that support sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Thailand’s participation in the Fifth session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction, and Financing for Development underscores its dedication to contributing to global efforts towards sustainable development and poverty reduction.
The Importance of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is a critical concept that reflects the need to balance economic growth with social and environmental considerations. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a framework for countries to achieve this balance and promote sustainable development.
Thailand’s commitment to sustainable development reflects its recognition of the importance of collaboration with international partners in achieving these goals. The country’s participation in initiatives such as the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction, and Financing for Development demonstrates its dedication to contributing to global efforts towards sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Thailand’s Role in Regional and International Affairs
Thailand’s growing role in regional and international affairs reflects its recognition of the importance of collaboration with international partners in achieving common goals. The country’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships with international organizations such as UNESCAP demonstrates its dedication to contributing to global efforts towards sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Thailand’s participation in initiatives such as the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction, and Financing for Development underscores its recognition of the importance of collaboration in achieving these goals. The country’s growing role in regional and international affairs demonstrates its commitment to driving sustainable development and poverty reduction through global partnerships.