Minister of Foreign Affairs attends 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York

His Excellency Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, will lead the Thai delegation attending the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) from 22 to 28 September 2024 in New York.

During UNGA79, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will make statements at the Summit of the Future and the General Debate. The Minister of Foreign Affairs will emphasize Thailand’s stability, potential and willingness to work with all countries to promote peace, stability and prosperity, while highlighting Thailand’s role as a bridge-builder and friend to all countries. Thailand is committed to helping set key global agendas and supporting the United Nations’ efforts to work with all stakeholders to address current and future global challenges, such as climate change and natural disasters, transnational cybercrime, drugs and digital transformation. Furthermore, Thailand supports the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) so that it is responsive to the changing world and can effectively address various global challenges, and promote cooperation among all stakeholders to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In addition, the Foreign Minister will chair the Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative Ministerial Meeting, showcasing Thailand’s leading role in public health on the international stage, and host a reception for Thailand’s candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The Foreign Minister will also hold bilateral talks with foreign ministers from various countries and meet with the ASEAN-US Business Council (USABC) and executives from leading global technology companies, and deliver a speech at the Asia Society.

As for other visit programs, the Foreign Minister will chair a meeting of Team Thailand to convey the guidelines of the newly formed government and meet with the Thai community in New York to support the building of a strong Thai community abroad.