On 3 May 2023, H.E. Mr. Alex Geiger Soffia, Ambassador of Chile to Thailand, paid a farewell call on H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, upon the completion of the ambassadorial tenure.

Both sides reviewed current cooperation and activities between Thailand and Chile, whose diplomatic relations marked the 60th anniversary last year. Highlighted were the visit of President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and the 6th Meeting of Thailand-Chile Political Consultations hosted by Thailand in 2022. Both sides also agreed to further enhance constructive ties, especially in the fields of economic cooperation, the utilization of Thailand-Chile FTA (in January 2023, the tariff rate for all products under the Agreement has been lowered to 0%) as well as technical and development cooperation.

On this occasion, Permanent Secretary also hosted a farewell luncheon in honor of Ambassador Alex Geiger Soffia, on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.