ASEANEWS HEADLINE-ASEAN MINISTERS MEET MANILA 2026 | Expats & Diplomats | BANGKOK: Philippines, Thailand reinforce enduring ties as Manila assumes ASEAN chairmanship
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro (left) and Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN THAILAND
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Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro met with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow in Bangkok on Jan. 5 to reinforce the long-standing bilateral relations between the two nations.
Both Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the mutually beneficial partnership between the Philippines and Thailand. They discussed advancing bilateral ties in a number of areas, including in trade and investment.
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Secretary Lazaro outlined the Philippines’ priorities for Asean in 2026, such as a Leaders statement on artificial intelligence to harness AI’s use in various sectors, advancing the silver economy, and expanding maritime cooperation, among others. Secretary Lazaro underlined the importance of a united ASEAN in promoting regional peace, security and prosperity.
They also engaged in candid discussions on several critical regional and international issues such as the situation in Myanmar, the Thailand-Cambodia border situation, and other geopolitical developments.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment between both countries to further advance Philippines-Thailand bilateral relations.
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