On 23 July 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra joined the ASEAN Missions in Australia in hosting the reception to commemorate the 58th anniversary of ASEAN at Hyatt Hotel, Canberra. H.E. Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador of Thailand, together with Heads and officials of Team Thailand agencies in Canberra joined the event.

On this occasion, Ambassador Arjaree, as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Canberra (ACC), delivered a speech underscoring the importance and success of ASEAN in promoting peace and stability, economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region, as well as in enabling its members to navigate changes and challenges. She also highlighted ASEAN’s pathway towards a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centered Community in line with the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. On ASEAN-Australia relations, the Ambassador stressed the importance of ASEAN and Australia, as close friends and partners, working together amidst the current international landscape that face increasing geopolitical and geoeconomic competition and uncertainties, noting that ASEAN looks forward to further strengthening cooperation with Australia to increase trade and investment, tackle common challenges and harness opportunities – addressing issues such as transnational crimes, AI and cybersecurity, digital transformation, climate change, energy transition, sustainability, agriculture and food security, and human resources development.

The ASEAN Day Reception was attended by over 250 guests, including ambassadors, high commissioners and members of the diplomatic corps, senior representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as representatives from Australia’s government, private and academic sectors.