“Prayut” attended the 17th East Asia Summit, reiterating three points to jointly shape the future of a stable, prosperous and sustainable region for all parties to achieve common goals.
Today (November 13, 2022) at 10:40 am at Ballroom III, Lobby (L) Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Defense Minister. Attended the 17th East Asia Summit (EAS) with leaders or representatives of 17 EAS participating countries, ASEAN Secretary-General, Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Mr. Zhang Ming, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) attended the meeting. review cooperation in the past year determine the direction of cooperation and an exchange of views, Anucha Burapachaisri, Deputy Secretary-General of the Prime Minister for Political Affairs as spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Disclosure of important issues as follows:
Prime Minister said Thailand encourages common challenges to be addressed. According to the main idea of Cambodia’s ASEAN presidency To shape the future of a stable, prosperous and sustainable region, the EAS is an integral part of the regional architecture with ASEAN at the core. As an open and innovative leadership-level strategic discussion forum, All countries play an important role in peacebuilding. stability of the region and the world as a whole
On this occasion, the Prime Minister reiterated three key points to shape the future of a stable, prosperous and sustainable region:
First, the role and value of EES allows for a direct and open discussion and negotiation process. Along with strengthening relations for mutual benefits, which Thailand says will lead to a strategic balance in the region that will promote lasting peace and shared prosperity. and calls on all countries to adjust the paradigm to deal with cooperation In which each country can participate creatively according to its aptitudes and potential.
Thailand also focuses on facing challenges together. and lead future cooperation, such as sustainable development. Digital economy and technology The industry of the future that cares about the environment and bioeconomy models circular economy and the Green Economy, or BCG, which is an important agenda that Thailand advances in the framework of the APEC that Thailand hosts even this year.
Second, adhere to common core principles such as the centrality, openness and participation of ASEAN. and the 3M principle of mutual trust. mutual respect and mutual benefits
Third, peaceful resolution of conflicts. it is the way to prevent the spread of the problem reduces stress and solutions to sustainable problems in regional and international issues. Thailand complies with and encourages various parties to respect and act on the basis of international law. including the issue of the Korean peninsula
Thailand also supports ASEAN’s efforts to reach a five-point consensus to resolve the situation in Myanmar. And ready to cooperate to provide humanitarian assistance. To alleviate suffering and help more than 54 million people of Myanmar to have a better life. He reiterated his wish for the South China Sea to be a sea of peace, stability and sustainable development. And ready to play a constructive role in promoting cooperation for the benefit of all parties.
Finally, the Prime Minister called on leaders to attend the International Conference on Sustainable Food Security in Thailand to be held in early 2023.
In this regard, the Prime Minister jointly approved 26 outcome documents in various meetings, among which ASEAN leaders approved 16 outcome documents of ASEAN summits and 10 in other contexts with dialogue partners. Vision Statement on “ASEAN ACT: Facing Challenges Together” (ASEAN Leaders’ Vision Statement on “ASEAN ACT: Facing Challenges Together”)
At around 12.30 in Ballroom I and II, Saka Hotel, the Prime Minister attended the closing ceremony. and the handover ceremony of the ASEAN presidency to Indonesia. who will preside over ASEAN in 2023, then at 15:15 the Prime Minister with his wife and the delegation returned to Thailand. He will arrive at Military Airport 2 (Flying Wing 6) at approximately 16:35 on the same day (November 13, 2022).
