Opening remarks by Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, during talks with S.Phuangketkau, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, Moscow, August 14, 2026.
Dear Mr. Minister,
Dear friend,
I am glad to see you in Moscow. We recently met in India, we had a good conversation there. Today you are in Moscow on a full-fledged visit. As I understand it, you have already held a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Thai Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation with Alexander Chekunkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.
Thailand is our oldest partner in Southeast Asia. We are interested in the full development of our relations in various fields, from trade, economy, investment, to humanitarian ties, which also have a good history.
We have traditionally worked closely on foreign policy issues, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, which has been a driving force for the development of the global economy for many years and where very important geopolitical processes are unfolding that affect international security.
Today we have a good opportunity to have a frank and friendly conversation on all these issues. Of course, the Consultation Plan we have just signed for the next three years will give consistency and dynamics to relations between our Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
Early next year, we celebrate the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. Today, let’s try to outline the main directions of preparation for this significant event so that we can celebrate it with dignity.
RUSSIAN Foreign Ministry
