Thailand and Malaysia Strengthen Relations Through Parliamentary Discussions
On September 10, 2026, Ms. Sirilak Niyom, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, welcomed and held discussions with a delegation of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate from Malaysia, who are on an official visit to Thailand from September 10 to 12, 2026.
This visit is part of a program to strengthen networks and promote the country's development direction, with the primary objective of exchanging views and building mutual understanding between the legislative bodies of both countries, which serves as a key mechanism for driving bilateral cooperation policies.
During the discussions, both sides emphasized the importance of the long-standing relationship between Thailand and Malaysia, focusing on promoting cooperation in various fields that will help the economies and societies of both countries grow together, as well as strengthening the cooperation network between the parliamentarians of both nations.
Furthermore, the Malaysian delegation received briefings on Thailand's national development direction to facilitate future adaptation and collaboration. This activity is considered a significant step in bringing the people-to-people and policy-level relationships even closer.
In conclusion, this meeting not only fostered good relations between the parliamentary representatives of Thailand and Malaysia but also provided an opportunity for mutual learning, leading to the development of sustainable cooperation within the ASEAN region.