Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand

10/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2025 11:35

Minister of Foreign Affairs represents the Prime Minister in the 22nd ASEAN - India Summit

Minister of Foreign Affairs represents the Prime Minister in the 22nd ASEAN - India Summit

On 26 October 2025, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, represented the Prime Minister in the 22nd ASEAN - India Summit during the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The meeting reviewed and discussed ways forward for ASEAN - India cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), covering the political security, economic, and socio-cultural fields, as well as connectivity. The meeting also called for a substantial conclusion of the ASEAN - India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Review in a timely manner and also declared the year 2026 as the ASEAN - India Year of Maritime Cooperation.

The Foreign Minister recalled the progress in ASEAN - India relations which are bound by deep ties of history, culture, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity. He highlighted the importance of maritime cooperation and connectivity in all dimensions. The Foreign Minister also underscored cooperation to advance sustainable development in areas such as green transition, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and food security. He also expressed his views on the upcoming elections in Myanmar that it is an inclusive process based on dialogue and reconciliation.

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