House, The Prime Minister is ready to travel to attend the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, setting main goals. Focus on developing the Thai economy Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, It is scheduled to attend the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of relations between 4 - 6 March 2024. A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office stated the objectives of participating in this meeting as follows: In the economic sense, it is promoting investment cooperation. Committed to attracting more Australia to participate in investing in Thailand. Participate in the economic development of the region and Thailand and will be an opportunity for Thai investors to invest in Australia as well. This is in line with Australia's strategy. which is pushing the Australian private sector to invest in ASEAN According to the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 (Invested: Southeast As ia Economic Strategy to 2040) together with this trip It will increase the opportunity to publicize important government policies and projects to invite investment. Especially the Landbridge project and the development of the electric vehicle ecosystem. It is an opportunity to encourage Australia to cooperate with ASEAN in reducing conflicts in the region through peaceful means. by giving Australia As a member country of the Trilateral Security Partnership between Australia united kingdom and the United States (Australia - the United Kingdom - the United States : AUKUS) and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) have a constructive role in promoting development in the region. which will facilitate the promotion of stability and economic development Promote cooperation in the ASEAN-Australia framework To deliver concrete benefits to Thailand, especially access to funding totaling 225 million Australian dollars (5,288 million baht) under the Australia for ASEAN (Aus4ASEAN) Initiatives program. In the past , Australia has focused on environmental projects. digital economy, scholarships, and increasing the capacity of academic and vocational personnel. In addition, Australia has provided financial support. It also provides subsidies to ASEAN member countries on various issues within the bilateral framework, such as human trafficking, infrastructure development, and public health. In this meeting In addition to the Prime Minister of Thailand, there are heads of state/heads of government of ASEAN member states. (Myanmar does not participate) Prime Minister of Australia Prime Minister of Timor-Leste as an observer and ASEAN Secretary General Also join the meeting The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with important people. Both at the level of leaders in various countries and executives of companies of global importance . Source: Thai News Agency
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