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NEDA Participates in The Round Table Meeting among Development Cooperation Agencies of ASEAN Member Countries and Japan in Tokyo, Japan

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), along with Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, attended The Round Table Meeting among Development Cooperation Agencies of ASEAN Member Countries and Japan. The meeting was held in Tokyo, Japan, bringing together representatives from five key organizations: (1) Indonesian Agency for International Development (Indonesian AID), (2) International Cooperation and Development Division (Malaysia), (3) Technical Cooperation Directorate (Singapore), (4) Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), and (5) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

This roundtable discussion offered NEDA the opportunity to establish partnerships with other Development Partners (DPs) and strengthen Thailand's leadership role in Southeast Asia's development. It provided a valuable platform for NEDA to explore potential collaborations in regional development efforts.

In addition, NEDA held follow-up meetings on project progress with other organizations, including the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), JICA's South Asia Department, and JICA's Southeast Asia Department, during the visit to Tokyo from September 30 to October 3, 2024