On 20 September 2023, H.E. Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs met with on H.E. Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly.
Both sides agreed to work closely and continue closed cooperation both on bilateral front and under ASEAN. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also reaffirmed Thailand's readiness to extend full support for the Lao PDR’s 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship.