On 3 June 2026, H.E. Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, participated in the Southeast Asia–OECD Ministerial Breakfast on the theme “The Next Phase of Global Economic Integration: Southeast Asian Perspectives” at the OECD Headquarters in Paris. Hosted by Canada, the event brought together senior representatives from OECD member countries and Southeast Asian nations to exchange views on the future direction of the global economy and cooperation between the OECD and Southeast Asia.

The Vice Minister emphasized that economic integration in the current era should focus on maintaining a balance between resilience, security, and sustainability, while enhancing long-term competitiveness and strengthening participation in trusted and reliable regional and global supply chains.

The Vice Minister further highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation between Southeast Asia and the OECD in future-oriented sectors, including clean energy and regional energy connectivity, AI and digital governance, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable investment. He also expressed support for the OECD–Southeast Asia Regional Programme (SEARP) as an important mechanism for strengthening cooperation through the exchange of best practices, policy dialogue, and the promotion of innovation and future-oriented investment. Thailand stands ready to advance such cooperation and work with other partners towards a more open, resilient, and sustainable global economy.