On 9 November 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Mohammed K. A. Al-Sada, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Thailand, on a courtesy call upon his assumption of duties.

Both sides discussed ways to promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly in ensuring energy and food security, trade, investment, and enhancing private-sector engagement. Both sides also explored avenues for cooperation within regional frameworks, notably the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD). Furthermore, both sides expressed their readiness to further strengthening bilateral relations through future high-level visits and bilateral cooperation frameworks such as the First Round of Political Consultations, to be held this November in Doha, as well as the future convening of the First Meeting of the Joint Commission.

Both sides also exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, during which the Deputy Prime Minister commended Qatar’s significant role as a mediator in resolving disputes and expressed hope that peace would be restored to the region as soon as possible.