Bangkok:Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, met with a delegation from the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) to discuss economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Thailand and the United States. This meeting was part of the annual visit by USABC to Thailand.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Kingdom of Thailand, the delegation was led by Ambassador Brian D. McFeeters (Ret.), President and CEO of USABC, and included representatives from 32 U.S. companies. The Vice Minister outlined the Thai government's policy priorities aimed at enhancing economic confidence and the role of the Ministry in advancing economic diplomacy. Key discussions included concluding negotiations on the Thailand-U.S. Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) to strengthen economic relations.

The discussions also focused on deepening the Thailand–U.S. economic partnership and reviewing the outcomes of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, which took place in Bangkok. Both sides explored ways to create a more business-friendly environment, enhance cooperation in energy, innovation, and human capital development, and promote public-private collaboration to tackle challenges in the global economic and trade landscape.

Additionally, the Vice Minister hosted a reception for the delegation, attended by executives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade of Thailand, and the Federation of Thai Industries.