PM to attend Doha summit

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is scheduled to attend the 3rd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit in Doha, Qatar, from Oct 2-4, according to a source. The ACD forum will mark Ms Paetongtarn’s first overseas trip since taking office.
She is set to deliver a statement at the event and hold bilateral talks with the leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties and cooperation during the summit.
Following the ACD summit, the prime minister will participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-related summits in Vientiane, Laos, from Oct 8-11, according to the source.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has reaffirmed Thailand’s readiness to collaborate with the United States and strengthen relations while he is currently in the US attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
He emphasised that Thai-US cooperation spans a wide range of issues, including defence, trade and investment, and people-to-people ties. He was welcomed by US President Joe Biden at an evening reception hosted by the president and the first lady.
Mr Maris delivered statements at the Summit of the Future and the General Debate, reassuring participants of Thailand’s stability, potential, and readiness to work with all nations in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity. His US visit is due to end today.