On 22 May 2025, H.E. Mr. Russ Jalichandra, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, was invited as the Guest of Honour to give remarks at Europe Day 2025 reception held by the Delegation of the European Union to Thailand.

The Vice Minister celebrated 75 years of the Schuman Declaration and 63 years of Thailand-EU diplomatic relations which is increasingly dynamic, making good note of the provisional application of the Thailand-EU Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and the ongoing Thailand–EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The strengthening of partnership between Thailand and the EU helps both sides navigate through the current geopolitical challenges.

Europe Day falls on 9 May of each year. For Europe Day 2025, the Delegation of the European Union to Thailand organized a reception under the theme “Celebrating Europe: Trade and Tradition”, highlighting the EU’s Geographical Indicator (GI) products that protect heritage and tradition.