Robust Malaysia–Thailand Ties To Boost ASEAN Agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Driven by strategic cooperation, high-level engagement, and a shared vision for regional development, Malaysia and Thailand are forging a remarkable new chapter in their bilateral ties under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thailand's Ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas, said bilateral relations have progressed rapidly, particularly following recent high-level engagements between the two prime ministers.
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She highlighted the growing cooperation between agencies of both countries, including efforts to strengthen cross-border security and combat cybercrime.
'This is a remarkable time for us. I can describe it as dynamism, high-level engagement, and a shared strategic vision,' she said in an interview on Bernama TV's The Nation's Diplomatic Dispatch on Tuesday.
The ambassador said the positive momentum in Malaysia-Thailand relations is expected to continue and contribute directly to regional cooperation, especially during Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship this year.
'Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship is very important, and we are strongly committed to working together under its clear leadership.
'We aim to build regional economic growth, enhance resilience, and promote sustainable development,' she said.
Lada reaffirmed Thailand's full support for Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 chairmanship theme of inclusivity and sustainability - values that she said are closely aligned with Thailand's national priorities.
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