Bangkok:Mrs. Hataya Khusakul, Director-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, recently met with H.E. Ms. Amanda Strohan, the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Thailand, to discuss the enhancement of bilateral relations between the two nations.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Kingdom of Thailand, the meeting marked the occasion of Ambassador Strohan's assumption of duty. Mrs. Khusakul extended her congratulations to Ambassador Strohan and expressed her willingness to support the Canadian Embassy's efforts in advancing Thailand-Canada relations.

During their discussions, Ambassador Strohan praised Thailand's role in the international community and emphasized her commitment to enhancing bilateral relations through transparency and collaboration. Both parties explored avenues to strengthen the relationship, particularly in the context of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the nations. Key areas of focus included economic and trade cooperation, clean energy, education, technology and innovation, food security, and cybersecurity. Additionally, Canada's support for Thailand's potential accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was highlighted as a significant point of discussion.