Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun is heading to Malaysia and South Korea for the Asean-Apec meetings from today till Nov 1.
Ms Supajee is scheduled to attend two major regional forums to promote Thailand’s economic, trade and investment cooperation amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
From today to Tuesday, she will join the 26th Asean Economic Community Council and the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
The meetings, hosted by Malaysia, aim to strengthen Asean’s resilience against global uncertainties and advance the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement, which is a key step towards building a technology-driven regional economy.
The commerce minister will also hold bilateral talks with trade ministers from Asean members, including those from Malaysia and Indonesia, to boost trade and agricultural exports.
While in Kuala Lumpur, she will present Thai SELECT — a government certification recognising authentic and high-quality Thai restaurants — and launch a caravan to enhance global recognition of Thai cuisine.
At the 47th Asean Summit, Ms Supajee will sign two key trade agreements, including the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA 3.0).
Afterwards, she will travel to Gyeongju in South Korea for the Apec Ministerial Meeting and the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting alongside Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul from Oct 29 to Nov 1.
Ms Supajee will deliver Thailand’s statement under the theme “Connect”, emphasising stronger regional integration including economy, trade and investment to tackle various challenges, as the nation steps up regional diplomacy.