Visit to Australia by the Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand

Visit to Australia by the Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand

On 10 October 2023, the Royal Thai Embassy welcomed the delegation from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office of Thailand led by Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the EEC, during their visit to Canberra at the invitation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of Australia under the Mekong-Australia Partnership Program. On this occasion, H.E. Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador of Thailand, hosted dinner in honour of the delegation. Both sides exchanged views on the progress of developments in the EEC as well as opportunities for Australian investment in its targeted industries.

The Secretary-General and his delegation had meetings with various Australian agencies in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, including Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre, Department of Planning and Environment of NSW, Sydney Water, Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action of Victoria and Melbourne Water.

They were also hosted for lunch by Ms. Jan Adams, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and met with Mr. Tim Yeend, Associate Secretary of DFAT.