On 17 March 2025, H.E. Mr. Sira Swangsilpa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Doha and Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Doha (ACD) for 2025, presided over the 72nd ACD Meeting to advance ASEAN’s engagement in Qatar and strengthen cooperation among ASEAN embassies. The meeting outlined key activities for 2025, covering economic and trade collaboration, defense and security, social development, human security, environmental awareness, and cultural promotion. In the spirit of Ramadan (Hijri year 1446), H.E. Ambassador hosted an Iftar dinner for ACD members, their spouses, and officials, fostering camaraderie and goodwill among ASEAN diplomats in Qatar.

ASEAN and Qatar enjoy a robust and multifaceted partnership. Qatar is a significant investor in ASEAN, with investments spanning the energy, financial, real estate, telecommunications, agribusiness, hospitality, and medical sectors. In 2022, Qatar further deepened its engagement with ASEAN by acceding to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). Looking ahead, the ASEAN-GCC Framework of Cooperation (2024–2028), adopted in 2024, will serve as a key mechanism for strengthening Qatar’s regional engagement with ASEAN.

As the Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Doha for 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy is committed to further enhancing ASEAN’s visibility in Qatar, strengthening cooperation among ASEAN member states, and fostering close collaboration between Qatar and ASEAN countries through constructive initiatives. The ACD comprises the ambassadors from 7 ASEAN member states in Doha - Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.