Meeting discussed bilateral relations, regional security and cooperation during successive ASEAN Chairmanships.
H.E. Waraphannee Damrongmanee, Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore, paid a courtesy call on Ms Zhou Suli, Director-General of the Southeast Asia II Directorate at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on 26 October 2026. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore on the occasion of Ambassador Waraphannee’s assumption of duty, providing an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on bilateral relations and regional developments.
During the meeting, Ambassador Waraphannee and Ms Zhou discussed ways to further develop relations between Thailand and Singapore, with particular attention to maintaining regular high-level exchanges and advancing bilateral cooperation. Their discussion reflected the continued engagement between the two countries on matters of mutual interest.
The two officials also exchanged views on regional security developments and the broader regional environment. These discussions provided an opportunity to address issues affecting Southeast Asia and consider areas where Thailand and Singapore could continue to engage through diplomatic channels.
Another key topic was cooperation in relation to the successive ASEAN Chairmanships of Singapore and Thailand. Both countries were scheduled to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in consecutive terms, making coordination and continuity in regional initiatives relevant areas of discussion.
Their exchange covered ways to carry forward cooperation during the respective chairmanships, including maintaining engagement on regional priorities and supporting ongoing ASEAN processes. The discussion also reflected the importance of bilateral communication in addressing shared regional concerns and advancing cooperation within the ASEAN framework.
Ambassador Waraphannee’s courtesy call on Ms Zhou took place following her assumption of duty as Thailand’s Ambassador to Singapore. Such diplomatic engagements provide an opportunity for newly appointed ambassadors to establish contact with their counterparts in the host country’s foreign ministry and exchange views on bilateral and regional matters.
Thailand and Singapore maintain diplomatic relations and engage through bilateral channels and ASEAN mechanisms. The meeting on 26 October provided an occasion for both officials to discuss the direction of their bilateral relationship, regional security developments and opportunities to maintain cooperation during their successive terms as ASEAN Chair.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore
