Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs (DVIFA) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are strengthening their long-standing cooperation and deepening their partnership in the field of academic exchanges. With the cooperation of the Department of International Organizations, a special briefing session on "Thailand's Role in the Global Stage toward SDGs" was organized for the students from the Youth Leadership Development Programme under the UNITAR on 30 January 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

          On this occasion, Ms. Chomquan Pinyowit, Director of the Development Affairs Division, and a representative from the Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs welcomed the delegations, followed by the briefing session conducted by Mr. Aditat Panupong, First Secretary of the Division of Development Affairs, the Department of International Organizations.

          The briefing session covered the issues of (1) the overview of the concept of SDGs and their framework, (2) Thailand's strategic role toward SDGs at the regional and global levels, and (3) Thailand’s strategic partnerships in the international arena. Fruitful discussions and the exchange of ideas were developed on the application of SDGs to various sectors, such as tourism for economic recovery, eco-friendly products for businesses and industrial sectors, educational and cultural cooperation in development, as well as the strategic approaches for partners to sustain SDGs achievements.