Thailand Joins 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong

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Thailand participated in the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong to discuss trade diversification, MSME support, and bilateral economic ties with Qatar, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.

•Dr. Kirida Phaophijit attended the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong from September 9-10, 2026.
•Thailand emphasized trade diversification, economic cooperation through FTAs, and digital infrastructure for MSMEs.
•Thailand discussed economic cooperation with Qatar focusing on SMEs, digital trade, and medical care.
•The Thailand-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) is expected to be enforced by early 2027.
•Thailand and Hong Kong explored Co-creation in markets such as T-Beauty, consumer goods, finance, and aviation.

Overview

•The 11th Belt and Road Summit took place from September 9-10, 2026, in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
•Dr. Kirida Phaophijit participated in a policy seminar titled "Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape".
•Dr. Kirida Phaophijit emphasized three main priorities: trade diversification via new partners, economic cooperation through FTAs, and inclusive participation for MSMEs to access digital technology.
•Dr. Kirida Phaophijit met with Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Al-Sayed of Qatar to discuss cooperation in SMEs, digital trade, and medical care.
•The Thailand-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) is currently undergoing internal processes in Sri Lanka and is expected to take effect in early 2027.
•Dr. Kirida Phaophijit and Paul Chan Mo-po discussed Co-creation for T-Beauty and high-quality consumer goods, as well as cooperation in finance, education, and aviation.
•Hong Kong provided support in global-level finance, education, and aviation, while Thailand offered potential in medical services, wellness, and tourism.

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Key Entities

Person

Dr. Kirida Phaophijit(ดร.กิริฎา เภาพิจิตร)

Assistant Minister attached to the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.

Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Al-Sayed

Minister of Foreign Trade of the State of Qatar.

Wasantha Samarasingheℹ️

Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development of Sri Lanka.

Paul Chan Mo-poℹ️

Financial Secretary of Hong Kong.

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry represented by Dr. Kirida Phaophijit at the summit.

Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of Hong Kong(กระทรวงการคลังฮ่องกง)

The ministry headed by Paul Chan Mo-po.

Place

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(เขตบริหารพิเศษฮ่องกง)ℹ️

The location where the 11th Belt and Road Summit was held.

Qatar(กาตาร์)ℹ️

A country that Thailand aims to use as a trade gateway to the Middle East.

Sri Lanka(ศรีลังกา)ℹ️

A country currently finalizing the SLTFTA with Thailand.

Law

Thailand-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement(ความตกลงการค้าเสรีไทย-ศรีลังกา)

A trade agreement (SLTFTA) expected to be enforced in early 2027.