Bangkok:Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, met with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in Bangkok. The meeting took place during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the discussions between the two leaders focused on strengthening relations between the GCC and Thailand. They explored opportunities for cooperation in various areas of mutual interest and emphasized the benefits of expanding their partnership by leveraging their successful experiences and expertise to support development and prosperity.
Both sides stressed the importance of enhancing GCC-Thai relations and building on the strong ties that unite them. They expressed hope that signing a memorandum of understanding between the GCC General Secretariat and Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs would create an institutional framework to foster joint cooperation and coordination, broadening the scope for developing relations in areas of common priority.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on current regional and international developments. Both parties highlighted the need for continued consultation and coordination to strengthen security and stability in the region and globally.
