Anutin Arrives in Paris for Energy Security and UNESCO Discussions

At 7:55 AM (French local time, five hours behind Thailand) on May 22, 2025, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister arrived at Paris-Orly International Airport with a delegation including Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Finance Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Puangkeatgaew and Foreign Minister, Culture Minister Sabiida Thaiseht, and Prime Minister's Secretary Traisuli Traisornkul.

The Prime Minister's agenda for his France visit includes:

1. Friday, May 22: Meetings with the Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) to discuss promoting national energy security, and with UNESCO Director-General to advance cooperation and promote Thailand's cultural role on the world stage.

2. Saturday, May 23: The PM will preside over Buddhist chanting and merit-making ceremonies honoring late Princess Ramphai Barni, meet the Thai community at the International Buddhist Temple, and hold talks with Thai private sector investors in France involved in food manufacturing and processing, recycling, and sustainable packaging materials.

3. Sunday, May 24: Participation in a meeting of ambassadors and consuls-general for the European region to exchange views on implementing the government's policy statement in the European context.

4. Monday, May 25: Morning meetings with French employers' association MEDEF International, followed by discussions with French private sector representatives in sectors including basic materials, medical devices/optics, and aerospace. In the evening, the PM will attend a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace to advance Thailand-France relations.

After completing his mission, the Prime Minister and delegation will return to Thailand on Tuesday, May 26, arriving in the morning of Wednesday, May 27.