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The prime minister reiterated the idea that Thailand is determined to make APEC "open" to all opportunities.
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The Prime Minister delivered a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit, reiterating the idea that Thailand is determined to make APEC “open” to all opportunities, “connected” in all dimensions and “balanced” in all aspects.
On November 12, 2021 at 07.06 a.m. Thailand time (or equal to 13.06 hours of the city of Auckland) at the city of Auckland New Zealand, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Keynote address at the APEC CEO Summit under the topic
"
Thailand's Priorities for APEC 2022" via a teleconference system by Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office. The keynotes of the lecture were disclosed as follows:
The Prime Minister congratulated ABAC New Zealand for organizing this meeting so well that 2021 will be another challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, APEC, under New Zealand's hosting and in the spirit of cooperation has proven that APEC can stand up to challenges. Restoring public health, opening borders and turning the economy around. with the goal for the well-being of the people the world we live in and common wealth An example of APEC's success is its collective effort to increase access to vaccines. and facilitating the transport of vaccines and medical supplies. In this regard, thanks to the support of the private sector as well.
This time is an opportunity to shift attitudes towards
“moderation”,
creating a sustainable and balanced post-epidemic society. Thailand has adopted a model of bio-economic development. circular economy and the Green Economy (BCG) as part of the national strategy for economic recovery after COVID-19. And this model will drive key issues in hosting APEC in Thailand. In addition, Thailand is committed to continuing APEC's past work and connecting it to the Putrajaya Vision 2040, by transforming it into a 'Putrajaya 2040' vision. carry out through three economic drivers: 1) trade and investment, 2) digital and innovation, and 3) sustainability and inclusion. Tonight's endorsement of the Putrajaya Vision Action Plan will be a significant achievement for New Zealand in transforming the vision of APEC leaders into a concrete and actionable roadmap.
In 2022, Thailand is committed to making APEC
“open”
to all opportunities,
“connected”
in all dimensions, and
“balanced”
in all areas. APEC but presented under a new concept.
There are three important issues as follows:
First, the facilitation of trade and investment.
Continuing to open the market through the promotion of the multilateral trading system
Efforts to revive discussions on the creation of an Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area (FTAAP) after the COVID-19 era
Promote regional economic integration
Take advantage of digital transformation
and addressing new trade issues such as climate change, public health and inclusive development.
Thailand hopes to work actively with the private sector in this matter.
Second, the restoration of connections Thailand attaches great importance to restoring safe and seamless cross-border travel. Since November 1, Thailand has opened the country to accept air travelers from 63 countries and territories. Most of the APEC economic zones are included. Connectivity is one of the key issues that Thailand will push forward. Thailand will follow the advice of ABAC to establish a working group on safe travel. to work together to connect the region together again
Third, promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.
Thailand insists that APEC's economic growth will be inclusive and sustainable.
At the COP26 meeting last week
Leaders of various countries
has reaffirmed our shared commitment to sustainability and climate
Thailand will study economic models.
and various economic actions
including the BCG economic model, which focuses on managing climate change and environmental challenges in the region.
coupled with strong and resilient economic growth
In the end, the Prime Minister said
Thailand's APEC hosting agenda has echoed the demands of businesses to revive the economy.
as well as making the economy stronger and more resilient.
for a quick recovery
and confirm that
Thailand will continue APEC's work and provide a new perspective on other issues.
related
especially in the context of the post-COVID-19 world.
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