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Paetongtarn outlines vision for regional cooperation at ACD forum

14 Sept 09:55 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra articulated Thailand's vision for its 2025 Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) chairmanship, focusing on advancing regional cooperation and the "Asian Century" agenda.
She advocated for "Sports Diplomacy" as a powerful tool to bridge cultural differences, strengthen international relationships, and promote peace, referencing Qatar's successful 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Thailand plans to leverage its strengths in agriculture and food production to enhance trade networks and global food supply, while investing heavily in transport infrastructure to position itself as a strategic East-West gateway.
The Prime Minister urged ACD members to collaborate on creating new trade routes to stimulate economic growth and solidify Asia's role as a global economic hub.
As incoming Chair, Thailand will prioritize six key pillars of cooperation: Connectivity, Science and Technology, Education and Human Resources, Food, Water, and Energy Security, Culture and Tourism, and Sustainable Development.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.