Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara

Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo underscored the importance of Thailand’s contributions and participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). In particular, the two discussed ways to work together to strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Thailand. They also addressed how to best realize the potential of IPEF to deliver concrete benefits to the U.S., Thailand, and other IPEF partners through the long-term economic cooperation envisioned under the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement and the proposed Clean Economy Agreement and Fair Economy Agreement.