On 16 November 2022, H.E. Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with Mr. Michael Schiffer, Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Both sides discussed ways to enhance development cooperation between the two countries, particularly on climate change, smart agriculture, and development of EV industry.

Both sides also exchanged views on the possibilities of trilateral cooperation in the Mekong Sub-region and with third countries for the benefit of the people and the region. In addition, the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and the USAID Assistant Administrator discussed on important development in the region, particularly the situation in Myanmar and humanitarian assistance.