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NEDA Joins in Video Tribute to Honor Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), led executives and staff in recording a video tribute to Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, on the occasion of her auspicious 6th cycle, 72nd birthday anniversary on July 28, 2024, to express deep love and gratitude at the Thai Broadcasting Station on June 26, 2024.

26 June 2024 37 Times

Progress Check: NEDA’’s Journey to the 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Bung Kan–Bolikhamsai) in Lao PDR

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, NEDA’s Vice President, traveled to monitor the progress of the construction project of the 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Bung Kan–Bolikhamsai) in Lao PDR. The project has progressed more than 90% and is expected to be completed in February 2025. Upon completion, the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge linkage is set to stimulate economic expansion, trade, investment, and tourism between Thailand and Lao PDR. This will also enhance the transport of goods from Thailand to markets in Southern China, at the Lao People’’s Democratic Republic, on June 13, 2024.

14 June 2024 65 Times

NEDA Attends the 5th JICA-NEDA Annual Meeting

On May 24, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), along with NEDA executives, welcomed Mr. Yuho Hayakawa, Director General of the Southeast Asia and Pacific Department from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and his delegation for the 5th JICA-NEDA Annual Meeting, an event that has been organized continuously over the years. During this meeting, both parties discussed strategies and operations for collaboration in the Mekong Sub-region and explored ways to integrate development cooperation projects in Bhutan and Timor-Leste in the future.

27 May 2024 172 Times

NEDA convened a meeting with MEF Cambodia during the 57th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank Board of Governors.

Led by Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), along with a delegation, NEDA engaged in discussions with H.E. PEN Thirong, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) in Cambodia.The meeting focused on exploring opportunities, addressing challenges, and identifying constraints for collaborative development projects between NEDA and Cambodia. Discussions encompassed ongoing projects as well as future initiatives, aiming to establish operational guidelines to ensure the successful implementation of projects and contribute to overall development.This discussion took place during the 57th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank in Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 3, 2024.

7 May 2024 158 Times

NEDA convened a productive bilateral meeting with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during the 57th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank Board of Governors in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), engaged in a bilateral discussion with ADB’s Country Directors from three Countries: Ms. Sonomi Tanaka, Country Director of the Lao PDR Resident Mission (LRM); Mr. Shamit Chakravarti, Country Director of the Bhutan Resident Mission (BHRM); and Ms. Stefania Dina, Country Director of the Timor-Leste Resident Mission (TLRM).The meeting delved into the socio-economic dynamics of these three countries, which NEDA aims to expand its cooperation through Official Development Assistance (ODA). Topics included ADB’’s strategic direction and policies regarding project implementation, as well as exploring avenues for collaborative development initiatives between NEDA and ADB.This discussion took place during the 57th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank in Tbilisi, Georgia, during 2 - 4 May 2024.

7 May 2024 249 Times

NEDA Meets with Development Partners in the Kingdom of Cambodia

Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), accompanied by Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Policy and Planning Bureau Director, engaged in discussions with various cooperation partners in Cambodia, including 1) Ms. Jyotsana Varma, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank Cambodia Resident Mission, 2) Mr. Sodeth Ly, Senior Economist at the World Bank Cambodia Office, and 3) Ms. Ai Miyahara, Senior Representative of the JICA Cambodia Office. The meetings aimed to explore the partners’’ perspectives on Cambodia’’s economic volatility as a guide for managing risks related to financial and academic cooperation with Cambodia, held in Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia, from March 11-12, 2023.

14 March 2024 383 Times

NEDA Aids Lao National Railway Prep for Thanaleng-Vientiane Route with Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) and Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Policy and Planning Bureau Director traveled to attend the closing ceremony of the Locomotive Driving training course at Nong Khai Railway Station on Friday, January 12th, 2567. Mr. Chatchawal Kanitayon, Deputy Chief Engineer of the Mechanical Maintenance Division, and the management of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) participated. They provided technical assistance (TA) in the form of capacity building to prepare for the readiness of the railway operation (Nong Khai - Vientiane) for the Lao National Railways (LNR). This collaboration between SRT and the Thai railway authority, which has knowledge and expertise in railway systems, included two courses: "Locomotive Driving" and "Selling Train Ticket System." The training aimed to equip the participants with the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills to operate trains correctly according to regulations and operational procedures efficiently. This is to support the upcoming railway operation from Nong Khai to Vientiane (Ban Kham Sawa) which is nearing completion and ensure maximum effectiveness in the project’’s development.

22 January 2024 428 Times

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