Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the High-level Segment of the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council on 24 February 2026 at 16.20 hrs.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights during his visit to Geneva to attend the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council
On 24 February 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Mr. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, on the occasion of his visit to Continue Reading
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Foreign Minister Advocates Data-Driven Global Action Against Forced Labour at WEF 2026 in Davos
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Cops vow to increase their anti-trafficking efforts
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