On 7 August 2025, H.E. Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador of Thailand to Australia, joined the panel discussion on the topic of “Building Strong Relationships between Southeast Asia and Australia”, during the Asialink Leaders Program’s ASEAN Ambassador Luncheon at the Boathouse Restaurant, Canberra.

Other panellists included the Ambassador of Indonesia, the Ambassador of the Philippines and the First Assistant Secretary of Southeast Asia Regional and Mainland Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The session was moderated by Martine Letts, Group CEO, Asialink.

On this occasion, Ambassador Arjaree shared her perspectives on Thailand–Australia relations as well as broader ASEAN–Australia ties. She also highlighted areas of opportunity for further strengthening collaboration.

The event was attended by the 64 participants of the Asialink Leaders Program 2025, who come from various sectors across Australia, including government, business, academic and not-for-profit sectors.