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Thailand pushes EAEU FTA in high-level Russia talks
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is leading Thai government and business representatives in Moscow to expand trade and investment with Russia while renewing Thailand’s push for negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Key facts
- Sihasak is visiting Russia from August 12–15 and is due to co-chair the ninth session of the Thai-Russian Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (JC) on Friday (August 14, 2026).
- Thai-EAEU trade totalled US$2.047 billion in 2025, while the five-member bloc has a population of more than 180 million.
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- He renewed the issue during a visit to Kazakhstan two months ago and received support from Astana, which holds the chairmanship of EAEU governing bodies in 2026.
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Summary
Sihasak is visiting Russia from August 12–15 and is due to co-chair the ninth session of the Thai-Russian Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (JC) on Friday (August 14, 2026).
The commission has been identified by both governments as an important mechanism for advancing bilateral cooperation.