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Prime Minister prepares to attend World Economic Forum meeting

Bangkok, "Seththa" is preparing to attend the World Economic Forum meeting between 15-19 January 2024 at the Swiss Confederation. Emphasizing Thailand's potential and readiness to drive important world issues together with government and private sector leaders from around the world. The 54th WEF Annual Meeting for the year 2024 will be held under the theme "Rebuilding Trust", focusing on restoring confidence in the future. trust in society and between various countries to deal with the challenges of today's world This time the Prime Minister's participation in WEF This is the first Thai leader's participation in 12 years since 2012 during the reign of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the first visit of Prime Minister Settha Thavisin to the European region since taking office. Therefore, it is an important opportunity to reinforce Thailand's readiness to join in driving important world issues. and take this opportunity to meet and discuss with government and private sector leaders from around the world Important schedule under the WEF framework: The Prime Minister will participate in 3 items: 1. Opening the Country Strategy Dialogue (CSD) on Thailand 2. Presenting the Thailand Landbridge: Connecting ASEAN with the World project and 3. Participating in the Learning from ASEAN discussion which will Leaders of Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia are also participating. In addition, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with important private sectors such as executives of technology and solutions companies, port companies, logistics companies, financial companies, banking companies, and telecommunications companies. Pharmaceutical and vaccine companies Food and beverage companies Delivery business companies and meet important people such as Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or OECD, Mr. Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of WEF, and executives of the World Bank. On this occasion, the Prime Minister will attend this WEF meeting to promote Thailand's role in strengthening trust. and cooperation in the world Promoting trade, investment and sustainable economic growth Especially regarding the energy transition. Including promoting the EVs industry, sustainable agricultural and food industries. digital economy As well as promoting connectivity through the Landbridge project to leaders and high-level representatives from the government, private sector, civil society, academia, and various leading media participating in order to bring tangible benefits back to the Thai people. Source: Thai News Agency