Thai and US foreign ministers hold bilateral talks on security, economy and regional issues
Sihasak Phuangketkeow met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila to discuss strategic cooperation, online scams, trade talks, Thailand-Cambodia tensions and Myanmar.
During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held bilateral talks with Marco Antonio Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States.
Both sides reaffirmed the long-standing alliance and strategic partnership between Thailand and the United States, while expressing their commitment to strengthening comprehensive cooperation.
Key areas discussed included military and security cooperation, efforts to combat online scams, and the strengthening of economic partnership between the two countries.
The two sides also supported efforts to conclude trade negotiations at the earliest opportunity for mutual benefit.
They exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the Thailand-Cambodia situation and developments in Myanmar, where Thailand has played an important role in efforts to help bring Myanmar back into engagement with ASEAN under the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus.
In addition, Sihasak held talks with Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada.
Both sides welcomed the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Canada. They also discussed high-level visits, cooperation in combating online scams, and ways to promote economic cooperation.
The two ministers also exchanged views on regional issues.
