Australia, Prime Minister gives statement on key challenges. and the need to promote peace, stability, economic partnership, and climate change. Believe that cooperation will make the strategy successful.
Today (March 6) at 1:45 p.m. (Melbourne local time) commonwealth of australia which is 4 hours faster than Thailand) Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Attended the informal meeting of ASEAN-Australia Leaders (Leaders’ Retreat) at the State Ballroom at Government House Victoria by Mr. Anthony Albanese (The Honorable Anthony Albanese MP), Prime Minister of Australia. as the opening speaker and made a statement on the topic ‘Vision for the region, important strategic issues and guidelines for cooperation between ASEAN and Australia in dealing with and How ASEAN and Australia Can Work Together to Address Shared Challenges (Vision for the Region, Strategic Issues and How ASEAN and Australia Can Work Together to Address Shared Challenges)
The Prime Minister made a statement expressing
his confidence that Regional stability world landscape And working together to address common concerns will determine the success of the established strategy. The Prime Ministers exchanged views on key challenges: 1. The need to promote peace and stability in the region amid competition between great powers. which believes that we all have the same vision is a free, open, rules-based and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, and the Prime Minister welcomed the US and China uses Thailand as a forum for discussions to maintain stability in relations.
Additionally, regional and multilateral institutions need to be strengthened to promote trust-building and confidence. We hope that Australia will support the ASEAN mechanism. This includes the participation of AUKUS and the Quad.
The Prime Minister said that the Indo-Pacific is a region with potential. Stability and prosperity depend on free, open and rules-based navigation. Therefore, we are pleased to cooperate in maritime security. and other cooperation under the AS
EAN Outlook in the Middle East There is concern about events in Gaza. want to reiterate the claim To end the violence and fighting, call for the immediate release of all hostages. which includes Thai people as well
The Prime Minister spoke about the situation in Myanmar. It is believed that a peaceful, stable and united Myanmar solution is a political solution. However, in order to provide humanitarian assistance Thailand has initiated a project to deliver humanitarian assistance. It is part of ASEAN’s joint efforts to advance the Five Points Consensus, which will hopefully pave the way for constructive dialogue. and provide a platform for Myanmar’s engagement with the international community. The Prime Minister is pleased that ASEAN fully supports Thailand. And I hope that Australia will also support this initiative.
2. The need to promote economic partnership and development in the face of rapid geoeconomic change. We must protect our economy and supply chains through market diversification and investment
. ASEAN and Australia can complement each other’s strengths to enhance human security, especially health. and food security Thailand, as an important development partner in the Mekong Subregion, believes that support and Australia’s participation in strengthening capacity and supporting networks of security agencies. including going through the Bali process It is very necessary.
3. The need for cooperation to address climate change It is a clear challenge. and current We must do more to transition away from fossil fuels. Thailand aims to be a leading producer of clean energy. and is the center of electric cars Thailand has increased investment in renewable energy with a goal of increasing its share to 50% by 2040, including issuing sustainability bonds. and has already raised $12.5 billion. Thailand is also in the process of drafting the Clean Air Act and the Climate Change Act.
The Prime Minister said that another urgent challenge is the PM2.5 problem, which affects people’s health security. Thailand joins
with neighboring countries to create a Joint Plan of Action (CLEAR Sky), a strategy to solve the pollution problem. Smog crosses the border We hope to cooperate with Australia in this area.
At the end, the Prime Minister said that ASEAN-Australia relations It has reinforced our commitment to promoting and developing partnerships. Towards a region that is peaceful, secure and stable. The Prime Minister is confident that the meeting will be successful in accordance with the vision exchanged today.
Source: Thai News Agency