SEOUL, South Korea – Ms. Rujikorn Saengchantr, Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs, as Thailand APEC Senior Official (SOM), attended the APEC 2025 Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting (ISOM) in Seoul on 9-11 December.
South Korea, as host of APEC 2025, presented its host theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow” and priorities “Connect. Innovate. Prosper” highlighting the following areas (1) strengthening a resilient and sustainable supply chain and continuing work on the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP); (2) digitalization and AI, including by proposing to host the first APEC AI and Digital Ministers’ Meeting; and (3) strengthening the region’s resilience against global challenges.
Thailand expressed its support to the proposed theme and priorities for APEC 2025, and reiterated on (1) discussing digitalization and AI; (2) continuing work on FTAAP and structural reform; (3) supporting sustainability through the continued implementation of the Bangkok Goals on BCG Economy; and (4) promoting inclusivity and addressing our ageing society. (MFA)
