On 27 April 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the 8th session of the Joint Thai-Russian Commission on Bilateral Cooperation co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Mr. Aleksei Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic of Russia.

The Meeting attached importance to maintaining the dynamics of and building upon Thailand-Russia cooperation in key areas, notably trade and investment facilitation, energy, science, technology, and innovation (STI), NTB reduction in agricultural and fishery products, education, culture, sports, transport, tourism, environment, and health.

The Co-Chairmen adopted the Agreed Minutes of the 8th Session of the Commission and witnessed the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Ministry of Sports of Russia on Physical Education and Sports Cooperation. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by H.E. Nr. Napintorn Srisunpang, Vice Minister for Tourism and Sports, and H.E. Mr. Evgeny Tomikhin, Ambassador of Russia to Thailand. The MoU will bring closer cooperation in physical education and sports between the two countries, as well as fostering closer ties and friendship between Thai and Russian peoples.

After the Session concluded, DPM/FM and Minister Chekunkov delivered welcoming remarks for the Seminar on "Russian Far East and Arctic — Exploring New Perspectives and Opportunities" at The Sukosol Hotel. The Forum was co-organized by the Federation of Thai Industries and the Russian Far East and Arctic Corporation to provide an opportunity for private sectors of both sides to network and learn more about each side's economic potential.

Established in 1993, the Commission's work is to advance Thailand-Russia cooperation in various aspects. The previous session of the Commission was held in Bangkok in 2018.