On 30 September 2025, the APTERR Secretariat was invited to attend the working lunch hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Thailand to discuss about the APTERR implementations and other related activities as the APTERR is one of the most successful Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO) in the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) region. The representatives from the MFA was led by Mr. Paisan Rupanichkij, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the MFA, together with Mr. Bolbongse Vangphaen, Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Mrs. Pawaree Xuto Chaipatiyut, Deputy Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Mrs. Vallapha Jitsomboon, Director of Division for Relations with Negotiating Partners and International Organizations, Mr. Sarawut Noraphoompipat, Diplomat, Expert Level (Advisor), Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Anissa Naksawi, Diplomat, Expert Level Division for Relations with Negotiating Partners and International Organizations.
In this regard, Dr. Choomjet Karnjanakesorn, General Manager, and Mr. Aro Kasakawa, Japanese Expert of the APTERR Secretariat have shared the detail and information on APTERR organization and its operations including the successful implementation of Tier 3 programme, the collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in review and improve APTERR mechanisms as well as the ongoing Rice Fortification project with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Moreover, Mr. Rupanichkij from the MFA has exchange views and experiences with Dr. Karnjanakesorn on the current and possible obstacles in the APTERR activities to find feasible solutions for the APTERR in order to strengthen food security and nutrition in the ASEAN to fulfil the objectives of the ASEAN Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework and Strategic Plan of Action on Food Security (SPA-FS) which contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
