ACSDSD Executive Director Pays Courtesy Call on Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand

BANGKOK, 5 March 2026 – H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), accompanied by Deputy Executive Director Dr. Anthony Pramualratana and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Pham Viet Hung, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to Thailand.

During the meeting, the Executive Director congratulated Viet Nam on its pivotal role in the ASEAN-UK Dialogue on Sustainability held on 23 February 2026. Discussions focused on ACSDSD’s upcoming flagship initiatives, including the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum—to be hosted in Thailand this year—and the ASEAN Youth Camp for Sustainable Development.

Ms. Sangasubana also confirmed to the Ambassador the upcoming ACSDSD workplan, which is set for distribution to the Governing Council this year. The two parties concluded by exchanging views on strengthening multilateral cooperation to advance sustainability goals across the region.

 

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