Deputy Permanent Secretary pushed forward cooperation towards sustainable recovery and regional connectivity at the 26th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Dialogue.
 
On 1 July 2022, H.E. Mrs. Chulamanee Chartsuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary attended the 26th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Dialogue in Seoul. The Meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Yeo Seung-bae, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs of the ROK’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Mr. Vu Ho, Director-General, Acting SOM Leader for ASEAN-Viet Nam.
 
The Meeting reviewed the progress of ASEAN-ROK cooperation in a number of areas, including ways towards post-COVID-19 recovery and preparation for response to emerging diseases, as well as political-security, economic and socio-cultural issues. The Meeting also discussed the preparations for the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference with the ROK, scheduled in August 2022, and the 23rd ASEAN-ROK Summit in November 2022.
 
Thailand proposed ways forward to enhance cooperation between ASEAN and the ROK on promoting resilient and sustainable socio-economic recovery in the region. Priority areas include strengthening economic integration and supply chain connectivity and utilisation of digital technology and innovation.
 
Thailand also encouraged more investment from the ROK in connectivity projects, particularly on smart and environment-friendly infrastructure development, as well as future industries. Thailand also highlighted sustainable development, particularly cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model, which is in line with the ROK’s Green New Deal.
 
The Meeting also had an exchange of views on regional and international issues, including the situations on the Korean Peninsula, the South China Sea, Myanmar and Ukraine.