On 18 October 2024, Ms. Pinsuda Jayanama, Director-General of the Department of International Organizations, welcomed Dr. Julitta Onabanjo on the occasion of her assumption of duty as the new United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Malaysia and Country Director for Thailand.
 
On thus occasion, both sides discussed ways to enhance Thailand-UNFPA cooperation on population and development, the promotion of sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and the well-being of the population throughout the lifecycle. Dr. Onabanjo also commended Thailand’s commitment to the ICPD Programme of Action and active role in enhancing accessibility to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme. She reaffirmed UNFPA’s commitment to continue working closely with Thailand to achieve three key priorities, namely ending preventable maternal deaths, ensuring access to family planning services, and eliminating gender-based violence.
 
In addition, the Director-General reaffirmed Thailand’s readiness to work with the UNFPA in Thailand, as well as through South-South and trilateral cooperation. Thailand places importance on the implementation of policies to address demographic shifts and having inclusive data for informed policy-making. The Director-General also encouraged the UNFPA to remain a key partner in advancing development and population issues in Thailand towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).