Asia-Pacific leaders convene at annual UN policy forum in Bangkok
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Heads of government and other high-level officials from around Asia and the Pacific will convene in Bangkok over the next five days for the annual session of the United Nations regional commission, where they will debate regional cooperation and integrati
The 72nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will meet from May 15 to 19, with the Senior Official’s segment opening today.
Gen Anantaporn Kanjanarat, the Thai energy minister, is scheduled to address the opening of the ministerial segment on May 17.
Several key ministers will be among the speakers at the High-level Dialogue on the day that will explore advancing regional economic cooperation and integration in Asia and the Pacific.
A ministerial roundtable will be held on May 18 with a focus on the theme of the 72nd session, science, technology and innovation for sustainable development.
On May 19, high-level officials alongside experts from the region will join a panel discussion on the findings of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2016, ESCAP’s flagship publication.
Key events during the week, including all panel discussions, will be webcast live at: http://www.unescap.org/commission/webcast
