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On April 10, 2024, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), along with a delegation and representatives from the Department of Roads, Laos, led by Deputy Director Mr. Phitsaphonh Philavong, conducted field visits along Route 11 (R11) from Khok Khaodor to Ban Non Sawan to Sanakham to Ban Wang to Ban Nam Sang in Vientiane Province, Laos. The team surveyed residents and road users to gauge their satisfaction with the development of the route. This project, funded through a cooperative financial agreement between NEDA and the Government of Laos, involved a loan of 1,826,500,000 Thai Baht to complete the final missing link in the Chiang Mai-Vientiane Economic Corridor (CVEC). The development has reduced travel distance by approximately 234 kilometers and cut travel time by over three hours, facilitating easier movement and boosting trade, investment, and tourism between the regions. The project was completed in October 2023 and is currently in the warranty phase.

On April 3, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), and his delegation visited Mr. Jin Liqun, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing, People’’s Republic of China. The visit, at the invitation of the AIIB, aimed to discuss collaborative approaches for financial assistance in developing infrastructure within the Mekong sub-region and to exchange visions for infrastructure development in the area.

On March 7-8, 2023, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), led by Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, NEDA’s Vice President, in their capacity as the Chairmen of the Committee for the Acceptance of the Detailed Design Project for the Construction of the Chiang Man–Luang Prabang Bridge in Lao PDR, along with the Lao PDR side, led by Mr. Blongvang Wangchiaxa, Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport of Luangprabang Province, and Mr. Sysouphanh Chansavat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Highways, together with delegations from NEDA and Lao PDR, attended the meeting to present the final report of the Output and Performance-Based Road Contract (OPBRC) at the meeting room of the Department of Public Works and Transport in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. On this occasion, representatives from NEDA, Lao PDR, and advisors also conducted additional site inspections of the project area. The project in question represents a cooperative academic effort by NEDA to assist Lao PDR in exploring comprehensive financial cooperation strategies for sustainable development under the OPBRC model, which aims to establish a construction contract management framework focused on performance. This model assigns the responsibility of both construction and maintenance of the project to the construction operators to promote the project’s sustainability.

On February 22, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pailin Phujeenaphan, Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration, Chiang Mai University (CMU), signed a research and academic collaboration agreement between NEDA and the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration, CMU. This agreement is designed to facilitate cooperation and joint efforts in the realms of policy research and academic partnerships, including the exchange of skills, knowledge, and experience in development cooperation under NEDA’’s mission. It serves as a knowledge base and a source of both primary and secondary critical information, which will be applied to extend the operations of both organizations in the future.

The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), in collaboration with the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration at Chiang Mai University, organized the "Hackathon on Building Sense of Awareness for NEDA’’s Creative Mission" event. This initiative is part of a memorandum of understanding on academic and research cooperation between NEDA and the faculty. It aims to foster awareness of NEDA’’s role in promoting Official Development Assistance (ODA) through a competitive design challenge. The event encourages interactive learning and provides a platform for students to showcase their presentation skills and develop useful concepts for NEDA. From February 21-23, 2024, at the Faculty of Political Science, Chiang Mai University, a total of 8 teams comprising 24 students from various faculties, including Political Science, Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Economics, and Mass Communication, participated in the competition.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), attended the official opening ceremony of the R11 construction project—Krok Khao Do - Ban Non Savan - Sanakham - Ban Wang - Ban Nam Sang Route in the Lao People’’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). During the event, he highlighted the history and successes of collaboration across various sectors, as well as the mutual benefits that Thailand and Lao PDR will derive from the project. Mr. Ngampasong Muangmanee, Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), and H.E. Ms. Morakot Sriswasdi, Ambassador of Thailand to Lao PDR, were also present, participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the route at Ban Non Savan, Vientiane, Lao PDR, on February 20, 2024.

On February 14, 2024, a delegation from the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), led by Vice President Mr. Kirati Veruwan, toured the Midwifery Center in Baguia, Timor-Leste. The visit, which also included H.E. Mr. Atipat Rojanapaibulya, Ambassador-Designate of Thailand to Timor-Leste in Dili, and Ms. Pressia Arfin-Cabo, a representative from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), aimed to explore collaborative opportunities to support the Community Maternal and Child Health Center for Maternity and Midwifery (BEmONC) in the area. This project seeks to enhance public health sector collaborations between NEDA, the UNFPA, and the Timor-Leste government, aligning with NEDA’’s strategic focus on partnering with neighboring countries to improve health services and facilities. The visit highlights the commitment of all parties involved to boost public health infrastructure and care in Timor-Leste.

Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), attended a special event to extend congratulations to the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK) on its 30th anniversary. During the celebration, he also participated in making a donation to the "Siriraj Foundation." After that, Dr. Rak Worakijpokathorn, Managing Director of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK), graciously received the donation at the EXIM Building’’s Head Office on Phahonyothin Road, on February 15, 2024.

On February 14, 2024, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), alongside H.E. Mr. Atipat Rojanapaibulya, Ambassador-Designate of Thailand to Timor-Leste in Dili, and Ms. Pressia Arfin-Cabo, representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), visited the Midwifery Center in Quelicai, Timor-Leste. The visit aimed to assess the potential for a collaborative project aimed at enhancing the Community Maternal and Child Health Center for Maternity and Midwifery (BEmONC) in the area. This initiative seeks to strengthen the partnership between NEDA, UNFPA, and the Timor-Leste government in the public health sector, aligning with NEDA’s strategy of cooperation with neighboring countries.

On February 15, 2024, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), together with Ms. Dariwan Prempoomwate, Director of Project Operation and Management Bureau I, and Mr. Sakollawat Thongcharoen, Minister Counsellor of Thailand to Timor-Leste, met Mr. Florencio Sanches, Executive Director, SERVE I.P from the Republic Democratic of Timor-Leste to discuss projects that the SERVE I.P agency wishes to receive support from the NEDA, especially the training of officials at all levels of SERVE I.P regarding the establishment of the Agriculture Bank, as well as discuss guidelines for joint operations to push forward collaborative projects between them in the future.

On February 13, 2024, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), in collaboration with Ms. Dariwan Prempoomwate, Director of Project Operation and Management Bureau I, and Mr. Sakollawat Thongcharoen, Minister Counsellor of Thailand to Timor-Leste, along with his team, convened with Ms. Felicia Claudinanda Cruz Carvalho, Vice Minister of Finance for the Republic Democratic of Timor-Leste (RDTL). The meeting aimed to discuss strategies for collaborative operations between NEDA and Timor-Leste across various collaborative projects, setting a course for future joint endeavors.

On February 14, 2024, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), accompanied by Ms. Dariwan Prempoomwate, Director of Project Operation and Management Bureau I, and Ms. Pressia Arfin-Cabo, a representative from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Republic Democratic of Timor-Leste, engaged in strategic discussions with Ms. Veneranda Lenos Martins, President of the Baucau Municipality Authority, and the Executive Board of Municipio Baucau, Timor-Leste. The meeting focused on enhancing the Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) program and addressing operational challenges in Baguia and Quelicai. The goal is to foster greater integration between local and central agencies in Timor-Leste and NEDA for future BEmONC projects. The discussions took place at the Administration of Municipio Baucau.