Thailand to highlight multilateral cooperation at AMM-53

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai will attend the 53rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and Related Meetings on September 9-12 via videoconference, under the chair of Vietnam.
Thailand to highlight multilateral cooperation at AMM-53 ảnh 1Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai (Photo: Nationthailand)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Ministerand Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai will attend the 53rd ASEANMinisterial Meeting and Related Meetings on September 9-12 via videoconference, under the chair of Vietnam.

Thailand will use this opportunity to highlight the post-COVID-19 recovery plan, concretisethe COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund, and emphasise the importance ofmultilateralism and regionalism in addressing common challenges, the Thai Foreign Ministry said in a release.

According to the ministry, the ten ASEAN ForeignMinisters will discuss ways to promote ASEAN Community Building that iscohesive and responsive in accordance with the theme and priorities under Vietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship thisyear.

In engaging withexternal partners, ASEAN Foreign Ministers will reiterate the importance ofASEAN centrality in the regional architecture amidst the evolving regionalsecurity dynamics and challenges.

In addition, the ASEANForeign Ministers will make preparations for the upcoming 37th ASEAN Summit andRelated Summits in November. They will also discuss and exchange views withexternal partners on the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and other importantregional and international issues.

The 53rd ASEAN ForeignMinisters’ Meeting is expected to adopt a Joint Communique, among other outcomedocuments./.
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