On 12 – 14 September 2022, Thailand hosted the Global South-South Development Expo 2022 (GSSD Expo 2022) under the theme “Advancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable COVID-19 Recovery: Towards a Smart and Resilient Future” at the UN Conference Centre. The event, co-hosted between Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), served as a global platform for sharing expertise and innovative development solutions.

H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand delivered opening remarks which highlighted how vital global partnerships are in tackling multiple challenges posed by COVID-19 and strengthening collective commitment among development community. Thailand remains committed to enhancing cooperation with development partners across continents towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The partnerships are forged through increasing collaboration in various development sectors and framework with an aim to revive social and economic development.

On the same day, Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, Director-General of TICA participated in a roundtable seminar on “Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) for SDGs by Thailand”. The roundtable focused on Thailand’s development model based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and how it helps Thailand and partner countries achieve SDGs, as well as Thailand’s experiences and practices through Thailand-Bhutan agricultural cooperation.

On 13 – 14 Sep 2022, seminars were held on cooperation in socio-economic development, education, technology, poverty eradication, as well as food and energy security. The “Youth4South Entrepreneurship Competition” was also organised to promote youth and public engagement in advancing SDGs through business innovation. The awards ceremony took place during the GSSD Expo 2022 Networking Night at Vithes Samosorn, MFA.