01:50Thailand: Foreign ministers hold plenary session at 52nd ASEAN meeting
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a plenary session during the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai addressed the attendees in his opening remarks saying, "Throughout this morning I will therefore be working with my fellow foreign ministers on how we can strengthen further the ASEAN community so that it will be more sustainable, advance our partnership and reinforce the ASEAN's centre regional architecture to address more effectively regional challenges and take advantage of opportunities."
Prior to Pramudwinai's remarks, the intergovernmental organisation's foreign ministers gathered on stage to pose for a group photo and a joint handshake.
The meeting is expected to be attended by representatives from more than 30 countries, including ASEAN member states, ASEAN dialogue partners, ARF non-dialogue partner members and other guests.
Foreign ministers are expected to discuss various topics including connectivity, sustainability, and environmental and financial inclusion among ASEAN states. The US-North Korean issue and the South China Sea conflict are also reportedly expected to be addressed during the meeting held on July 29 - August 3.
01:50Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a plenary session during the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai addressed the attendees in his opening remarks saying, "Throughout this morning I will therefore be working with my fellow foreign ministers on how we can strengthen further the ASEAN community so that it will be more sustainable, advance our partnership and reinforce the ASEAN's centre regional architecture to address more effectively regional challenges and take advantage of opportunities."
Prior to Pramudwinai's remarks, the intergovernmental organisation's foreign ministers gathered on stage to pose for a group photo and a joint handshake.
The meeting is expected to be attended by representatives from more than 30 countries, including ASEAN member states, ASEAN dialogue partners, ARF non-dialogue partner members and other guests.
Foreign ministers are expected to discuss various topics including connectivity, sustainability, and environmental and financial inclusion among ASEAN states. The US-North Korean issue and the South China Sea conflict are also reportedly expected to be addressed during the meeting held on July 29 - August 3.