PM Urges Diplomats to Accelerate Thailand-EU FTA, Highlights Government Stability to Attract Foreign Investment

The Prime Minister has outlined a 24-mission diplomatic agenda to advance the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement and promote an active 'Diplomatic 2.0' strategy, emphasizing that the current government maintains strong political stability and positioning Thailand as the best investment choice.

On May 25, 2569, PM Anuthín Charnveerakul chaired a meeting with ambassadors and consuls-general representing 24 countries across the European region at Salon Foch in Paris on May 24. The meeting was attended by Deputy PMs Ekniti Nitithanprapha (Finance Minister), Supachai Suthammapun (Commerce Minister), and Yotchanon Wongswaddhi (Education Minister), along with other senior officials.

The PM emphasized that diplomats serve as vital representatives of Thailand, tasked with bridging the nation with people globally while navigating shifting geopolitical landscapes. He stressed that when negotiating from a position of strength, Thailand benefits significantly. With its central position in Southeast Asia and amid current tensions between major powers, Thailand has unique opportunities for growth if it maintains strategic direction.

The PM outlined 'Diplomatic 2.0' as a pragmatic, proactive approach balancing global conflicts and emphasizing four pillars: security, economic, social and environmental, and humanitarian concerns. He expressed confidence that Thailand's government has established the country's security effectively against neighboring threats and demonstrated its sovereignty cannot be compromised.

The PM further discussed how despite global disputes, economic considerations alone prove insufficient when conflicts escalate militarily. He highlighted his background in local politics and security matters, noting that understanding regional security dynamics has informed the government's policy approach to strengthen national defense and stability.