Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs joins the Prime Minister in attending the 5th Thailand - Singapore Leaders' Retreat
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On 2 September 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, together with his spouse, on behalf of the Royal Thai Government, welcomed H.E. Mr. Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, and Mrs. Loo Tze Lui, the Prime Minister’s spouse, at Suvarnabhumi Airport, on the occasion of their official visit to Thailand as Guests of the Government.
The Deputy Prime Minister then joined H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister, in attending the 5th Thailand - Singapore Leaders' Retreat, which was the first Leaders' Retreat in 11 years since 2015. The Retreat provided an important opportunity for the two leaders to set the direction of Thailand - Singapore cooperation in line with the rapidly changing global landscape. Both sides discussed the direction of a forward-looking strategic partnership in four areas, namely (1) strengthening a sustainable green partnership, particularly in promoting energy security, the ASEAN Power Grid, investment in low-carbon energy, green technology and finance, and cooperation on carbon credits; (2) building a connected and resilient economy by promoting trade and investment in high-tech industries, developing Thailand’s human resources to meet the needs of future industries, strengthening financial and capital market connectivity, enhancing cooperation on food security, and advancing the digital economy at both the bilateral and multilateral levels; (3) enhancing defence and security cooperation, particularly cybersecurity, combating online scam networks, strengthening joint military exercises, and cooperation in defence industries; and, (4) closer coordination on regional strategic issues.
Both sides also exchanged views on strengthening ASEAN during the consecutive ASEAN Chairships of Singapore and Thailand, with Singapore assuming the Chairship in 2027 and Thailand in 2028. They also discussed ASEAN’s role in fostering constructive relations among major powers to promote peace, stability, and development in the region. In addition, the two sides discussed ASEAN - Myanmar relations and the Thailand - Cambodia situation.
On this occasion, the two sides issued the Joint Statement of the Thailand – Singapore "Forward-Looking Strategic Partnership" and announced their intention to conclude four additional cooperation documents covering (1) the digital economy, including artificial intelligence; (2) combating transnational crime and online scams; (3) food security; and, (4) supply chain resilience. Thailand will also host the Civil Service Exchange Programme (CSEP), co-chaired by the Foreign Ministers of both sides, and the Singapore – Thailand Enhanced Economic Relationship (STEER) Meeting, co-chaired by Thailand's Minister of Commerce and Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry, to follow up on the outcomes of this Retreat.
Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister attended the exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Ministry of Social and Family Development of the Republic of Singapore, with the two Prime Ministers as witnesses, as well as the joint press conference of the two Prime Ministers.
In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister attended the official dinner hosted by the Prime Minister and his spouse in honor of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and his spouse at the Santi Maitri Building, Government House. The dinner was also attended by representatives of the public and private sectors of both countries. He also attended the departure ceremony for the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and his spouse at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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