H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, is scheduled to visit the Italian Republic, the Holy See, the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic from 18 to 25 October 2026. The visits aim to strengthen bilateral relations, including trade and investment, and promote cooperation in a wide range of areas, including politics, economic affairs, trade, investment, technology, innovation, and people-to-people ties.

During the visits, the Deputy Prime Minister will hold discussions with senior representatives of the four countries, namely His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, and H.E. Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See; H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy; H.E. Mr. José Manuel Albares, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain; and H.E. Mr. Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, to advance bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs will also co-chair the 8th Thailand - Spain Political Consultations with the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, and jointly inaugurate the 4th Thailand-Spain Forum, a Track 1.5 cooperation mechanism founded by the Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs and Spain's Casa Asia, aimed at strengthening relations and promoting academic, scientific, technological and innovation cooperation between the two countries.

In addition, Thailand is scheduled to sign an Agreement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Official Passports with Spain and an Agreement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports with Portugal. These agreements will facilitate travel and further strengthen bilateral relations. Thailand will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs and the Diplomatic School of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain (Escuela Diplomática) to enhance cooperation in diplomatic training and capacity-building for diplomats of both countries.

The visits underscore Thailand’s commitment to deepening relations with its partners in Southern Europe and advancing practical cooperation for mutual benefit of all parties in the long term.