On 12 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a bilateral meeting with H.E.Mr. Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic (Slovakia), during the latter’s official visit to Thailand. This marked the first high-level visit to Thailand from Slovakia in 21 years.

Both sides exchanged views on regional developments and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of shared interest, including trade and investment promotion, defence industry, automotive industry, cybersecurity, energy security, water management, and flood early warning systems. They also explored ways to further strengthen people-to-people ties through tourism and educational exchanges, with a view to fostering closer relations and greater mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries. 

In addition, Slovakia reaffirmed its full support for the ongoing Thailand – EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and Schengen Visa Exemption for Thai ordinary passport holders, while expressing its readiness to back Thailand's OECD accession. The Slovak Foreign Minister also underscored Slovakia’s commitment to enhancing its engagement with ASEAN and deepening cooperation with countries across the Indo-Pacific region.

Following the meeting and a luncheon, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia also paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister, at the Government House. On this occasion, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs presented a letter from the Prime Minister of Slovakia, inviting the Prime Minister for a visit.