Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand visits Canada

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand visits Canada

From 9 to 14 September 2026, H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, visited Canada to advance Thailand-Canada relations on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and to promote concrete cooperation across all sectors.

During the visit, the Vice Minister held bilateral discussions with Mr. Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Arun Thangaraj, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Both sides agreed on the importance of strengthening economic partnership and security cooperation. They also emphasized the value of high level exchanges, using the momentum of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations to advance cooperation further. The two sides underscored the importance of the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement and the Thailand-Canada Free Trade Agreement.

The Vice Minister gave a luncheon talk under the theme "Shaping the Next Chapter of Thailand-Canada Relations" at the Thai Ambassador Residence in Ottawa. He underscored that Thailand and Canada are natural partners sharing common values, and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations presents a timely opportunity to advance cooperation in a more concrete manner, in line with Thailand's foreign policy priorities.

The Vice Minister also presided over the Thai Festival Ottawa-Gatineau 2026 and the Thailand-Canada Muaythai Challenge 2026. These events played an important role in strengthening people to people ties between Thailand and Canada by showcasing Thai cultural diversity through cultural performances, Thai cuisine, and Muaythai.