On 19 October 2026, Mrs. Chatvadee Chindawongse, Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, met with H.E. Ms. Joanna Anderson, New Zealand Ambassador to ASEAN, during her visit to Thailand to attend the Asia Pacific Carbon Markets Roundtable Meeting, held from 19 to 21 October 2026 in Bangkok.

The two sides discussed ways to advance ASEAN–New Zealand Dialogue Relations under the ASEAN-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, especially through the ASEAN-New Zealand Vision Fund, Thailand’s priorities for the 49th ASEAN Summit, Thailand’s preparations and priorities for its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2028, Mekong subregional cooperation, and exchanged views on regional and international developments.

New Zealand is ASEAN’s second-oldest Dialogue Partner, having established dialogue relations with ASEAN in 1975. In 2025, ASEAN and New Zealand celebrated the 50th anniversary of their Dialogue Relations as well as established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and ASEAN–New Zealand Vision Fund.