Bangkok:Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), at the Ministry of Finance. They participated in a ceremony to exchange loan agreements for projects aimed at economic and social development, focusing on the Public Health Service System Development Project under the Ministry of Public Health.

According to Thai News Agency, the discussions emphasized enhancing cooperation in several areas, including flood response, green investment, and public health improvements. A key focus was on strengthening flood management capabilities in the Chao Phraya River basin through the Lower East Chao Phraya Irrigation System Improvement Project. Additionally, they discussed developing the national public health system to enhance the quality of life for citizens.

Both parties also explored expanding cooperation in green investment and energy transition, as well as boosting private sector financing. They discussed preparations for the Finance in Common Summit 2027 in Bangkok and supported Thailand's chairmanship of ASEAN in 2028, aiming to enhance economic connectivity and promote sustainable development in the region.