Meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden.

          On 7 June 2023, Ambassador Arunrung Phothong Humphreys paid a courtesy call on Mr. Tobias Billström, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. Foreign Minister Billström and Ambassador Arunrung appreciate the long-standing and close relations between Thailand and Sweden, based on the cordial ties between the two countries’ Royal Families and peoples.

          The two sides also exchanged views on how to further strengthen Thailand – Sweden relations, including on security, trade and investment, and innovation and sustainability cooperation. Other issues discussed include the results of Thailand’s general elections, development on the relations between Thailand and the European Union, Sweden’s presidency of the European Council and its roles in the Indo-Pacific region, especially on how Thailand and Sweden can work together to assist development of the Greater Mekong Sub-region, and cooperation between Sweden and ASEAN.