Thai PM advises Asia to strive for sustainability at Nikkei Forum in Tokyo

14 Sept 00:36 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged Asia to champion sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience, asserting that economic growth is futile without these principles.
Thailand proposed that Asian nations maintain open, inclusive markets and uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system to drive economic growth and adapt to disruptions.
As the current APEC host, Thailand will prioritize discussions on the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), facilitate safe cross-border travel, and balance growth with sustainability.
The PM's in-person attendance underscored Thailand's strong ties with Japan and its commitment to regional cooperation as APEC host and ASEAN-Japan dialogue coordinator.

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