On 20 September 2023, H.E. Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Hon. Mr. Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, on the sideline of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly.
The Philippines’ Secretary for Foreign Affairs congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs on his assumption of duty and welcomed him to the ASEAN family. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to further enhance cooperation both at bilateral level and within ASEAN frameworks, as well as agreeing to exchange introductory visits at earliest opportunity.