House, The Prime Minister gave a statement at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Future Forum 2024, using the strengths of ASEAN to become a 'A more connected, sustainable, united and resilient ASEAN' Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Delivered a statement at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Future Forum 2024 under the theme 'Towards fast and sustainable growth of a people-centered ASEAN Community' via videotape. together with Mr. Pham Minh Trinh, Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Sonxay Siphandon, Prime Minister of Lao PDR as Chairman of ASEAN 2024, and Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. As Chairman of ASEAN 2025 (in video format) and Secretary-General of the United Nations The Prime Minister said that the world is in an era of uncertainty. How we manage this ongoing change will be critical to our shared future. He commended Vietnam for its initiative in organizing the ASEAN Future Forum 2024 as a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas for stakeholders on issue s important to the future of ASEAN. ASEAN has been the anchor of peace and stability in the region for more than 50 years, helping to provide economic and social development to the people of the region. Today, the ASEAN region is the fifth largest economy in the world and is recognized as a leader in the region. popular (regionalism) and the principle of multilateralism (multilateralism) with this strength The ASEAN region should aim to become 'a more connected, sustainable, united, and resilient ASEAN' ('a more connected, sustainable, united, and resilient ASEAN') to achieve the desired future A more connected ASEAN It is key to unlocking the region's full potential. and increase all competitive capabilities It must redouble its efforts to develop seamless linkages for trade and investment. including digital infrastructure supply chain and energy infrastructure These will help make ASEAN an important economic hub for the Indo-Pacific region. Sustainable ASEAN It is essential for long-term economic growth. and create a better quality of life ASEAN should continue to strive towards a green economy. energy transition and promoting carbon neutrality As the ASEAN Coordinator for Sustainable Development Thailand will continue to promote cooperation to achieve this goal. A united and flexible ASEAN It remains important in the face of geopolitical uncertainty. and geo-economics and addressing regional and global challenges. Only by maintaining unity and demonstrating centrality can ASEAN remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. Towards the end, the Prime Minister emphasized that Thailand is committed to achieving the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 that encompasses the goals and aspirations of the people. By believing that ASEAN will grow prosperous And it is a community that we are proud of. We are all responsible for shaping the future of ASEAN. The ASEAN Future Forum is a forum to discuss and exchange opinions on issues important to the future of ASEAN. It was held for the first time in 2024 following the initia tive of the Prime Minister of Vietnam announced during the 43rd ASEAN Summit in September 2023 under the theme 'Towards fast and sustainable growth of a people-centered ASEAN Community' by inviting Ministerial representatives and senior officials from Member States and Dialogue Partners Including experts/academics and related sectors also participating. This will be useful in expressing the vision of each member country for the future of the ASEAN Community. Ready to promote close cooperation Both in the ASEAN framework and in various cooperation frameworks in the future. Source: Thai News Agency