Thai deputy prime minister, GCC chief discuss boosting ties

Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, received Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Bangkok. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance relations between the GCC and Thailand, and reviewed opportunities to develop joint cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The talks aimed to broaden the partnership between the two sides and to benefit from each other's expertise and successful experiences in support of shared interests and development goals.

Both parties stressed the importance of continuing efforts to strengthen Gulf-Thai relations and to build on their longstanding ties. They also expressed hope that the upcoming memorandum of understanding between the GCC Secretariat and Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs would establish an institutional framework to boost cooperation and coordination, opening up broader prospects for developing relations in priority areas.

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The meeting also included an exchange of views on the latest regional and international developments, with both sides emphasizing the importance of continued consultation and coordination to support security and stability in the region and beyond.