On 6 October 2026, Ms. Somrudee Poopornanake, Director-General of the Department of European Affairs, held discussions with H.E. Mr. Frode Solberg, Ambassador of Norway to Thailand, on the occasion of his assumption of duty.

Both sides discussed ways to further enhance bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and exchanges of high-level visits. The two sides also exchanged views on organizing activities to promote cooperation in areas where both countries possess strengths and share common interests, including cooperation under Thailand-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), logistics, food security, defence industry, advanced technologies, as well as cooperation within ASEAN and multilateral frameworks.