The Prime Minister delivered a Keynote Address on “ASEAN’s Place in APEC’s Future” at the virtual APEC CEO Dialogues 2020, calling upon CEOs across the Asia-Pacific to join hands in driving the post-COVID-19 economic recovery, while drawing attention to Thailand’s strength in regional connectivity and ability to adjust and respond swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as looking forward to Thailand’s APEC host year in 2022.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs called for building inclusive, resilient, sustainable and innovative future for Asia-Pacific by supporting MSMEs, women and youth, re-skilling and upskilling for New Normal and DigitalEconomy, promoting responsible business conduct and partnership for sustainability as well as highlighting the cooperation on COVID-19 vaccines and medicines at the 31st APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM).

The Prime Minister of Thailand delivered a statement at the closure of the resumed session of the 73rd Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA), as the only leader of a country to do so and as invited by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Grebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), who urged “all countries to follow Thailand” on this issue.

Prime Minister Prayut attended the the 4th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit and witnessed the virtual signing ceremony of the Agreement, which will help to enhance regional competitiveness, investment opportunities, and accelerate economic recovery from COVID-19. The Prime Minister also emphasised that the RCEP Agreement remains open for India to discuss further.

Prime Minister Prayut participated in the 11th ASEAN-United Nations Summit where he underscored cooperation between ASEAN-UN through refocusing and reprioritising areas of cooperation, encouraging volunteerism within the ASEAN Community through South-South cooperation, and forging robust partnerships with the private sector under the principle of shared responsibility.