Shenzhen:Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Supachie Suthamphan, participated in the 2026 APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) via teleconference on November 3, 2026. This meeting served as a precursor to the APEC Economic Leaders' Summit scheduled to be hosted by China on November 18-19 in Shenzhen.
According to Thai News Agency, the teleconference brought together APEC foreign and trade ministers to discuss strategies for enhancing APEC's operations in a mutually beneficial manner, addressing the global economic crisis. The discussions focused on fostering economic integration within the Asia-Pacific region, in line with the main theme of this year's APEC meeting, "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together," as set by China.
The meeting aimed to pave the way for economic integration, promote growth, and tackle modern trade challenges. The ministers explored concrete methods to overcome these issues, ensuring the discussions contribute effectively to the upcoming leaders' summit.