On 12 November 2026, H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia welcomed a courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Sergi Farré Salvá, Ambassador of Spain to Malaysia, on the occasion of his assumption of duty, at the Royal Thai Embassy.

Both sides exchanged information on Thailand - Spain, Spain - Malaysia, and Thailand - Malaysia bilateral relations. Thailand and Spain are committed to fostering constructive cooperation with the host country, including the promotion of high-level engagements, cooperation on border management, as well as cooperation under the ASEAN - European Union framework across the political, security, economic, social, and cultural dimensions. The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, including transnational crime, developments in Myanmar, and the global geopolitical landscape.

Thailand stands ready to continue playing a constructive role at the 49th ASEAN Summit, to be held on 15 - 17 November 2026 in Manila, the Philippines, and is also preparing to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2028. In this regard, Thailand is committed to working closely with Singapore, which will chair ASEAN in 2027, to ensure continuity between the two Chairmanships and to advance ASEAN’s key priorities in a sustained and tangible manner.

The meeting was cordial and helped strengthen good relations between the two Ambassadors and their respective Embassies. Both sides expressed their readiness to exchange experiences and work closely together during their tenures in Malaysia.