Kuala Lumpur: The Prime Minister, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, is set to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, scheduled to begin tomorrow. This summit aims to address issues across all dimensions concerning ASEAN member countries and to establish a long-term vision for the region's population of over 670 million people.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, the government spokesman, announced that the Prime Minister's visit to Malaysia will commence with her departure from the Military Airport, No. 6, on Sunday, May 25, at approximately 6:30 p.m. local time. Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur at 9:50 p.m., she will prepare for a series of meetings beginning the following morning under the theme of 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. These meetings will include seven ASEAN sessions and the 16th IMT-GT Leaders' Meeting.
The 46th ASEAN Summit marks the first leaders' meeting of the year, where ASEAN leaders will collaborate on strategies to guide ASEAN through 2025. Discussions will also cover international and regional situations impacting the region, with the aim of formulating appropriate responses. Attendees will include leaders from nine ASEAN countries, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, and the Secretary-General of ASEAN.
During this summit, ASEAN leaders are expected to endorse the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, which outlines the strategic direction for the ASEAN Community over the next 20 years. On Tuesday, May 27, the Malaysian Prime Minister, as the ASEAN Chair, has extended invitations to leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Chinese Prime Minister. This presents an opportunity for ASEAN, including Thailand, to explore cooperative ventures with non-ASEAN countries.
The Prime Minister's schedule includes attending several key meetings on May 26, such as the 46th ASEAN Summit Plenary, an informal retreat, and discussions with representatives from various ASEAN entities. That evening, she will participate in the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, followed by a dinner hosted by the Malaysian Prime Minister and his wife.
The agenda for Monday, May 27, involves the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and a luncheon hosted by His Majesty King Ibrahim for ASEAN leaders. In the afternoon, Ms. Shinawatra will attend the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit and the IMT-GT meeting before departing Kuala Lumpur. She is expected to arrive back in Thailand at the Military Airport, B.6 by 8:35 p.m.