The Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arthayudh Srisamoot, delivered opening remarks at the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Group Thai Economy Forum 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, bringing together public and private leaders from Thailand and Japan. The high-level meeting centered on upgrading the bilateral economic partnership agreement, expanding cooperation in green energy transitions, and advancing high-tech sectors including space technology, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.