On 25 March 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered a keynote speech and gave an interview on “Navigating Fragmented Multilateralism to Deliver Sustainability" at the 5th Sustainability Week Asia. Organised by Economist Impact (a subsidiary of The Economist) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Host Partner, the event advanced discussions and exchanges on key issues facing the economy, business, and sustainable development. It was attended by over 1,000 executives and experts from leading companies and civil society from Thailand and worldwide.

On this occasion, the Foreign Minister emphasised Thailand’s leading role in advancing sustainable development regionally and internationally amid emerging global challenges, such as energy crisis, geopolitical conflicts, and the erosion of multilateral cooperation. He reaffirmed the importance of sustainable peace as a basis of sustainable development, green transition, and economic growth.

In addition, the Foreign Minister underscored Thailand’s leading role in advancing regional dialogue and cooperation on energy security and transition to renewable energy. This included the recent Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East. He shared the vision for a more agile ASEAN, capable of swiftly responding to common challenges and achieving sustainable development goals as well as economic growth, while also providing examples of approaches to implementing Thailand’s Economic Diplomacy.

At the event, the Ministry, through the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), also organised an exhibition on development cooperation between Thailand and its partner countries, particularly those in Africa under Thailand – Africa Initiative (TAI).