Seventh U.S.-Thailand Strategic Dialogue | Mirage News

Senior delegations representing the United States and Thailand met virtually on May 21, 2021 for the Seventh U.S-Thailand Strategic Dialogue. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Atul Keshap led the U.S. delegation, and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thani Thongphakdi led the Thai delegation.

The Strategic Dialogue is an integral part of the enduring U.S.-Thai relationship, which has spanned over two centuries and covers political, security, and economic cooperation. The Dialogue addressed a wide variety of issues of mutual interest, including regional security, economic prosperity, health cooperation, and joint efforts to combat transnational crime. Both sides reaffirmed the longstanding commitment to the U.S.-Thai defense alliance, which benefits both nations and supports peace and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific…