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22 to 24 February 2023 | By invitation only

YouTube webcast links are available below:

Day 1: Wednesday 22 February 2023, 1000-1615 hrs.

YouTube link for 'Floor language': https://youtu.be/IkT9-eE6_2s
YouTube link for 'English': https://youtu.be/9clz9_hoDc8

Day 2: Thursday 23 February 2023, 1000-1600 hrs.

YouTube link for 'Floor language': https://youtu.be/DPbbfgi-Svk
YouTube link for 'English': https://youtu.be/d3nW65BupHk

Day 3: Friday 24 February 2023, 1400-1600 hrs.

YouTube link for 'Floor language': https://youtu.be/RcjGFUKVEnE
YouTube link for 'English': https://youtu.be/kl76uDleOtI

ESCAP Live Captioning of CTIEBI-1: https://caption.escap.un.org/CTIEBI-1.html

The first session of the Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation will be held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok from 22 to 24 February 2023.

The Committee will discuss policy issues relating to: (a) making trade in Asia and the Pacific more competitive, sustainable and inclusive; (b) advancing public-private partnerships and private sector networks to accelerate climate action and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; (c) mobilizing impact investment and foreign direct investment for sustainable development; (d) enabling business innovation for inclusive and sustainable development; and (e) promoting regional cooperation in new and emerging technologies to achieve sustainable development.

The working languages of the Committee will be the four official languages of the Commission, namely, Chinese, English, French and Russian. 

For further information please contact: Trade, Investment and Innovation Division at [email protected]

 

22 Feb 2023
09:00
10:00
Registration
10:00
10:30
Opening session

(a)  Opening addresses

  • Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary and Under-Secretary General, ESCAP
  • H.E. Mr. Tipu Munshi, Minister, Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh
  • H.E. Prof. Chhem Kieth Rethy, Minister Delegate attached to Prime Minister and Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Cambodia
  • H.E. Dr. Teten Masduki, Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs, Indonesia
  • H.E. Mr. Gantumur Tuvdendorj, Vice Minister, Ministry of Economy and Development, Mongolia
  • Mr. Deepak Bagla, Chief Executive Officer, Invest India

(b)  Election of officers

(c)  Adoption of the agenda

10:30
12:00
Item 2: Making trade in Asia and the Pacific more competitive, sustainable and inclusive
  • Presentation by the secretariat
  • Country statements
12:00
14:00
Lunch
14:15
14:40
Item 2: Making trade in Asia and the Pacific more competitive, sustainable and inclusive (cont’d)
  • Country statements
14:40
16:15
Item 3: Advancing public-private partnerships and private sector networks to accelerate climate action and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
  • Presentation by the secretariat,
  • Remarks by Mr. George Lam, Chair, ESCAP Sustainable Business Network (ESBN)
  • Remarks by Ms. Yang Jianmin, Deputy Director General, China Public-Private Partnerships Center, Ministry of Finance, China
  • Country statements
23 Feb 2023
10:00
11:00
Item 4: Mobilizing impact investment and foreign direct investment for sustainable development
  • Presentation by the secretariat
  • Country statements
11:00
12:00
Item 5: Enabling business innovation for inclusive and sustainable development
  • Presentation by the secretariat
  • Country statements
12:00
14:00
Lunch
14:00
15:00
Item 6: Promoting regional cooperation in new and emerging technologies to achieve sustainable development
  • Presentation by the secretariat
  • Remarks by Mr. Olimjon Alijonovich Tuychiyev, Director-General, National Office for the Implementation of Innovations and Transfer of Technology, Ministry of Innovative Development, Uzbekistan (pre-recorded)
  • Remarks by Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand (pre-recorded) 
  • Remarks by Mr. Surinder Pal Singh, Joint Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (online) 
  • Country statements
15:00
16:00
Other matters
24 Feb 2023
14:00
15:45
Item 8: Adoption of the report of the Committee on its first session
15:45
16:00
Closing

Rupa Chanda, Director, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division

Feb
21
2023
WAIPA Regional IPA Meeting, special partner UN ESCAP

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
21
2023
High-Level Policy Dialogue on Trade Facilitation through International Standards and Mutual Recognition of Agricultural Machinery Testing

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
22
2023
UN ESCAP-WAIPA Investment Promotion Agency Capacity Building Workshop on Promoting Sustainable FDI

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
22
2023
Policy Guidebook on Promoting FDI in the Digital Economy in Asia and the Pacific Launch

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
22
2023
UN ESCAP-WAIPA Capacity Building Workshop on Promoting FDI in the Digital Economy

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
22
2023
Accelerating Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific – Harnessing Networks, Finance and Technology to Develop Capacity to Achieve the SDGs

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
22
2023
Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-Border Paperless Trade: Way forward

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
22
2023
Expert Group Meeting on Promoting Inclusive Business Across Asia and the Pacific

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
22
2023
ESCAP-ECA-ECLAC workshop Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII): findings and implications from Asia-Pacific, Africa and LAC

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
23
2023
Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal: “From Lab to Jab”

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
24
2023
Launch of ESCAP-ITC joint report: Company Perspectives on Non-Tariff Measures in Asia-Pacific

Bangkok, Thailand

Feb
24
2023
ESCAP’s Trade Intelligence and Negotiation Advisor (TINA): live demonstration and launch of new and advanced features

Bangkok, Thailand

General

The first session of the the Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation is scheduled to be held from 22 to 24 February 2023.

The secretariat is monitoring the rapidly evolving situation with regard to the COVID-19 outbreak and is putting into place measures to mitigate public health risks associated with mass gatherings. The secretariat continues to receive guidance from the World Health Organization, the authorities of the host country of ESCAP and the United Nations Secretariat.

Decisions on the schedule and modality of the Committee session to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants will be communicated as soon as practicable.

Credentials

Delegations are kindly requested to submit letters of credentials to Ms. Rupa Chanda, Director, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, ESCAP at: [email protected], at their earliest convenience prior to 3 February 2023.

For members of delegations who attend the Committee session on site, they are kindly reminded to bring official identification, duly signed by the appropriate authorities of their respective Governments/Agencies/Organizations, and provide it to the Secretariat staff at the registration counter located on the ground floor of the UNCC along with a copy of the letter of credentials indicating their appointment to the delegation.

Registration and identification badges

Participants are requested to register and obtain a visitor’s badge with ID picture on the first day of the meeting, i.e. Wednesday, 22 February 2023 between 08.00 hours and 09.00 hours. This is done at the Registration Counter located on the ground floor of the UNCC. Participants who are not able to register during the time indicated above are requested to do so immediately upon their arrival at UNCC and before going to the conference room. This procedure is important for security reason and will also ensure that all participants’ names appear on the list of participants.

Online registration

In conformity with standard United Nations security procedures, all participants must complete a mandatory online registration at https://indico.un.org/e/CTIEBI1-2023. Participants are encouraged to complete this procedure well in advance of the meeting and no later than 3 February 2023. 

For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to wear their meeting badges at all times when on the United Nations compound, and also during the meeting and at social functions. The loss of a meeting badge should be communicated to the Conference Management Unit, located on the ground floor of the UNCC behind the registration counter, so that a new one can be issued immediately.

Communications

Mail intended for participants during the session should be addressed as follows:
(Name of delegate)
c/o Ms. Rupa Chanda
Director
Trade, Investment and Innovation Division
ESCAP, United Nations Building
Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
E-mail address: e[email protected] 

Meeting documents

The secretariat has adopted a paperless approach to meetings. As a result, participants are expected to get acquainted with all the meeting documents prior to the meeting. Should participants wish hard copies of the documents, they are expected to bring them to the meeting. These documents will be made available prior to the session at www.unescap.org/events/CTIEBI1-2023

Participants wishing to circulate any papers or literature at the meeting are requested to consult staff from the secretariat servicing the meeting for the necessary arrangements.

Daily subsistence allowance

ESCAP does not provide financial assistance for participation in the first session of the Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation.

 

Health and vaccination

Upon arrival at the port of entry in Thailand, participants who are nationals of or have traveled from/through countries listed below, which have been declared Yellow Fever infected areas, must provide an International Health Certificate proving that they have received a valid Yellow Fever vaccination at the Health Control Office upon arrival before proceeding to immigration. A valid vaccination certificate means that the vaccine was administered at least 10 days prior to travel to the affected country. The International Health Certificate must also be submitted together with the visa application form.

The countries/areas listed below have been declared yellow fever infected areas (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand dated 30 November 2022):

  1. Angola
  2. Argentina
  3. Benin
  4. Bolivia
  5. Brazil
  6. Burkina Faso
  7. Burundi
  8. Cameroon
  9. Central African Republic
  10. Chad
  11. Colombia
  12. Congo
  13. Republic of the Congo
  14. Cote d’Ivoire
  15. Ecuador
  16. Equatorial Guinea
  17. Ethiopia
  18. French Guiana
  19. Gabon
  20. Gambia
  21. Ghana
  22. Guinea
  23. Guinea-Bissau
  1. Guyana
  2. Kenya
  3. Liberia
  4. Mali
  5. Mauritania
  6. Niger
  7. Nigeria
  8. Panama
  9. Paraguay
  10. Peru
  11. Rwanda
  12. Sao Tome & Principe
  13. Senegal
  14. Sierra Leone
  15. Somalia
  16. Sudan
  17. Suriname
  18. Tanzania
  19. Togo
  20. Trinidad & Tobago
  21. Uganda
  22. Venezuela

Zika virus

Zika is endemic in Thailand and cases have been reported amongst tourists. All travelers are advised to protect themselves from mosquito bites while in Thailand. Given possible transmission of the disease to unborn babies, pregnant women should consider postponing travel to Thailand or talk to their doctor about the implications of traveling to Thailand during this time.

In addition to the above, Medical Services Division at UNHQs advises that pregnant UN personnel should not undertake duty travel or be relocated to countries/areas where local transmission of Zika virus is known to occur. Women who are seeking pregnancy should obtain individual advice from their medical practitioner on risk management regarding their plans to travel into a Zika-affected area. For further information, please refer to the Zika virus FAQ.

Information on other non-vaccine preventable diseases to watch out for while in Thailand can be found here: Thailand - Traveler view | Travelers' Health | CDC.

Air pollution and Health

Bangkok, like many metropolitan Asian cities in the world, is periodically affected by high levels of air pollution, with haze and high concentrations of PM2.5 particularly of concern for sensitive groups.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand advises tourists to monitor Bangkok’s air pollution and take precautions when necessary. People who have existing asthma or are particularly vulnerable to the effects of air pollution should consult their treating physician as to whether a trip to Bangkok is advisable at this time. Information on the Air pollution can be found Air4Thai website, maintained by the government of Thailand with daily information on air pollution.

Insurance and emergency medical service

Delegates are strongly encouraged to subscribe to a travel or health insurance which is valid in the Kingdom of Thailand, in order to cover any medical bills or hospitalization fees. In case of medical emergency, please call 1669. The nearest hospital to the UNCC is Bangkok Adventist (Mission) Hospital, which has English speaking medical support staff +662-282-1100.

When feeling unwell while in the UNCC: Anyone who feels unwell while already within the UNCC is advised to call any medical service staff at +66 2288 1352/1353/1761 during business hours, for further guidance. After business hours, they are advised to call the UN Medical Officer at +66 2288 1353 for further guidance. In case of a medical emergency within the UNCC, they are advised to call UN Security at +66 2288 1102/1120 for assistance in calling an ambulance.

Visa and entry requirements

Visa Requirements

Participants are REQUIRED to obtain an appropriate entry visa from the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General before entering Thailand, EXCEPT for those nationals listed at List of Countries entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival.

Please note that participants holding UN Laissez-Passer (UNLP) travelling on official business to Thailand are also REQUIRED to obtain an appropriate visa before entering.

To apply for an appropriate entry visa to Thailand, participants are required to contact their nearest Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General for the most updated information regarding visa application procedures and required documents. The list of Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General can be found at https://www.thaiembassy.org.

Participants who wish to apply for a visa outside their country of residence or reside in a country where there is no Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate, should check with the meeting organizer for the location where it is possible for them to apply for a Thai visa. Please note that certain nationalities, for security reasons, are not allowed to apply for a visa except at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General which has jurisdiction over the concerned territory.

Participants who may need further assistance from ESCAP on their visa application should contact the meeting organizer, well in advance, for necessary action.

Participants who wish to apply for a visa on arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Muang International Airport should follow the below requirements:

  1. The applicant must possess a passport from the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to apply for visa on arrival (List of countries entitled for Visa on Arrival) with the validity of more than 30 days, at least one completely blank page, and be in possession of a valid return ticket with date of departure within 15 days of the date of entry.
  2. The applicant must fill out an application form, which is available at the Visa-on-Arrival counter at the airport, supply one recent passport-sized photograph and a fee of Thai Baht (THB) 2,000.
  3. QR code for online application is available at Visa On Arrival (immigration.go.th). Upon presentation of printed Transaction Reference Number, the applicant could obtain the visa at the Visa-on-Arrival counter at the airport before proceeding for immigration procedures.
  4. The applicant must provide proof of means of living expenses at the amount of THB 10,000 per person or THB 20,000 per family.

NOTE: The information provided above is accurate as of October 2022.

Entry Requirements (as of 1 March 2023)

Thai Department of Disease Control (DDC), Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) issued “Public Health Measures for Foreign Travellers Entering Thailand”, which is effective from 1 March 2023 until further notice, as per the following:

  • Proof of vaccination is No longer required.
  • Proof of health insurance is No longer required.
  • Any passenger having symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival shall be recommended to get COVID-19/RT-PCR test at arrival.

For more information, travelers can contact the DDC Hotline 1422.

Accessibility support for persons with disabilities

The UNCC is fully wheelchair-accessible and houses the Accessibility Centre on Level 1. For more information, please visit the Accessibility Centre’s webpages

Payment of hotel accounts

Before departure from Bangkok, participants should settle directly with the respective hotels all accounts, including room charges and other expenses, such as for local and long-distance telephone calls, Internet usage, business center usage, laundry, room and hotel transportation services, mini-bar items, as well as restaurant and bar services. Participants are also responsible for any charges incurred with respect to rooms remaining vacant owing to late arrival or rescheduled departure for which inadequate prior notice is given.

Travel Advisory

Visitors are advised to be respectful of Thai customs at all times. Please note that Thailand has laws against making negative comments about the institution of the monarchy. Such laws are strictly enforced and are applicable to spoken, written, gestures and electronic communication, including social media.

Transport from and to Airport

Participants need to make their own transportation arrangements from Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Mueang International Airport to their respective hotels. For the Airport Rail Link, an express and commuter rail connecting to Makkasan Station (MRT subway Petchaburi Station) and Phayathai Station (BTS Skytrain), passengers should go to Level B. Detailed information can be found at https://www.srtet.co.th/index.php/en/.

Electric taxis (EVsociety/VIP) are currently available at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The counter is located next to the main taxi area. The service is available 24 hours and can be pre-booked via:

Line ID: @evsociety
Phone: +66 2039 8888
Email: [email protected]
EV Society Facebook

Metered-taxi and bus services are readily available at the airport. More information is available at https://www.bangkokairportonline.com

To use the airport limousine service, participants should only contact the authorized officials at the counters located in the airport arrival zone. These officials will issue a ticket for the assignment of a limousine for transporting passengers to the desired destination, upon request. The Suvarnabhumi International Airport limousine service counters are located on Level 2 at Baggage Claim and Arrival Hall exits, channels A, B and C.

For public taxis, participants are advised to proceed to the Level 1 of the Passenger Terminal, between exit doors 4 and 7, outdoor area, where they will find automatic dispensing machines from which they can collect a queuing ticket for a public taxi. In addition to toll fees, there is a THB 50 surcharge to be added to the meter charge from the airport to the city. Please refer to the airport website noted above for details.

Souvenir shop

The souvenir shop is located on Level 1 of UNCC. It is open from 09:00 to 16:00 hours, Monday through Friday. The shop can be contacted at +66 2288 1295.

Safety and Security

For security and safety reasons, participants are reminded NOT to leave their belongings unattended. Belongings left unattended within the UNCC may be removed to the nearest Lost and Found counter or the Security Operations Centre.

All drone unmanned aircrafts are prohibited from flying over the UNCC as per the security requirements.

All occupants of the UNCC MUST comply at all times with all lawful directions given by the officers of the United Nations Security and Safety Section. Failure to do so may lead to the participant’s removal from the UNCC.

Contact numbers:

UN Security
Security Control Centre (24/7): +66.2.2881102
UN Security Emergency Number: +66.2.2881100
Mobile +66.81.8078471

Thailand Emergency Numbers:
Police general emergency call: 191
Fire: 199
Ambulance and rescue: 1669/1554
Tourism Police: 1155

Zero Tolerance towards harassment

The United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, and will deal with such complaints promptly. Please refer to the United Nations Code of Conduct and report any incident to the Security and Safety Section either in person or by phone at +66 2288 1102.

Security protocols for UN personnel

In line with security procedures for UN staff, travel notification through the Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) is required prior to any official travel. Upon notification of travel on TRIP, UN staff members will automatically receive an updated security advice for UN visitors to Thailand. Please visit https://dss.un.org to apply for this travel notification.

In addition, the UN Department of Safety and Security requires all UN personnel, including interns and consultants, to complete the mandatory BSAFE Security Awareness Training These security certifications are required to be completed, prior to having commenced official travel.

Prayer and meditation rooms

Prayer and meditation rooms are located near CR2 on Level 2, UNCC.

Postal services

Postal services are available at the United Nations branch of Thailand Post, located on the Ground Level of UNCC. It is open from 08:00 to 16:00 hours, Monday through Friday. The office can be contacted at extension 2911.

Lost and Found

Please contact the Security Operations Centre, either in person or by phone at +66.2.2881102.

Airline reservations

Many international airlines operate regular services to and from Bangkok. Participants are advised to secure their return bookings prior to their departure for Bangkok. If this is not possible, they should make firm return bookings immediately upon arrival in Bangkok. Travel services are available through the American Express Global Business Travel (AMEX-GBT) office located on Level 1, UNCC.

Library facilities

ESCAP Library facilities are available on Level 1, Service Building from 08:00 to 16:00 hours, Monday through Friday. For details on the use of the ESCAP Library facilities, please consult the staff on duty or call extensions 1329 and 1360. Further information about the ESCAP Library can be found on its website at http://www.unescap.org/library.

Internet services

Free wireless internet access is available in all conference and meeting rooms and in the public areas of the UNCC. Please use UN-WiFi, no password is required. Use of internet at UNCC is governed by relevant Organizational policies and guidelines. Failure to adhere to policies may result in revoking of those services.

Hotel accommodation

Hotels, located relatively close to ESCAP or by mass-transit routes, may be used by participants, should they choose to. The selection of hotels at a walking distance from the UNCC is encouraged to reduce participants’ local travel emissions and their exposure to traffic. Click here for a list of hotels, with indicative prices.

NOTE: ESCAP cannot vouch for accuracy of the information or rates contained in the document. The list is meant purely for reference and for ease of participants. The special discount rates provided are subject to change without notice. Please confirm the room rates with the hotel directly.

Participants are responsible for booking their own rooms and are requested to contact the hotel well in advance. Any cancellations, postponements or other changes should be reported to the hotel. Rooms not occupied may be charged to the participants as per the hotel’s policies.

Before departure from Bangkok, participants should settle directly with the respective hotels all accounts, including room charges and other expenses, such as for local and long-distance telephone calls, Internet usage, business center usage, laundry, room and hotel transportation services, mini-bar items, as well as restaurant and bar services. Participants are also responsible for any charges incurred with respect to rooms remaining vacant owing to late arrival or rescheduled departure for which inadequate prior notice is given.

Foreign currency declaration

Any person who brings or takes an aggregate amount of foreign currency exceeding USD 20,000 or its equivalent into or out of the Kingdom of Thailand shall declare such amount of foreign currency to a Customs Official. Failure to make such a declaration or making any false declaration to a Customs official is a criminal offence.

For reference, participants may use – at their discretion – online currency conversion tool, such as https://freecurrencyrates.com for indicative currency conversion rates.

UNCC Floor plans

The UNCC floor plans are available at https://www.unescap.org/uncc/our-rooms. The UN buildings are smoke-free. Smoking is permitted only in the designated areas outside of the buildings and in the UNCC, the designated smoking area is outside of the Public Foyer.

Financial & administrative arrangements

In those cases where the participation costs are borne by the ESCAP Secretariat, the Secretariat will provide only travel and DSA as expressed and will not assume responsibility for any other expenditure, including the following:

  1. All expenses in the home country incidental to travel abroad, including expenditure for visa, medical examination, inoculations and other such miscellaneous items and internal travel to and from the airport of arrival and departure in the home country;
  2. Salary and related allowances for the participants during the period of the meeting;
  3. Costs incurred by participants in respect of travel insurance, accident insurance, medical bills or hospitalization fees in connection with attending the meeting;
  4. Compensation in the event of death or disability of participants in connection with attending the meeting;
  5. Any loss of or damage to personal property of participants while attending the meeting or losses or damages claimed by third parties as a result of any negligence on the part of the participants;
  6. Any other expenses of a personal nature, not directly related to the purpose of the meeting.
Electric plug and socket

The electric power in Thailand is 220V running at 50Hz and the plug types used are either Type A, Type B, or Type C. A hybrid socket is almost universally found, which accepts a combination of the above plug types.

Delegates are strongly encouraged to carry their own adapters for use with laptops and other electrical appliances as the Secretariat will not be able to provide these. In case of need, adapters can be purchased from shops in the city dealing in electronic and electrical items.

Catering services

Operating hours

Catering services are available at the following locations:

  • International Cafeteria (Level 1, UNCC), which serves breakfast from 7.30 to 10.00 hours, and Thai, Halal and International menus for lunch from 11:00 to 14:00 hours on Monday through Friday.
  • Coffee Corner (Level 1, UNCC), which serves assortment of bakery pastries and beverages, is open from 07:00 to 17:00 hours on Monday through Friday.
  • Rajapruek Lounge (Ground Level, UNCC), which serves light meals and beverages, is open from 07:00 to 17:00 hours on Monday through Friday.

In line with the Sustainable United Nations (SUN) and Environmental Management System (EMS} principles, no single use plastic is available in the UNCC. Single-use food and drink containers have been banned within the UN compound in Bangkok. When purchasing coffee/tea at the Coffee Corner, meeting participants will be asked to pay a deposit of THB 100 for a cup, which will be returned upon return of the cup.

Dining venues at the UNCC also do not provide food storage boxes, plastic cutlery or straws for take-away orders. Diners wishing to take food away are advised to bring their own reusable food containers.

Banking facilities

Banking services are available at the Siam Commercial Bank, United Nations Branch, located on Level 1 of the Service Building, from 08:30 to 15:30 hours during weekdays. (telephone extension 2168).

Siam Commercial Bank ATMs can be found near the registration desk, on the Ground Level of UNCC, and near its UN Branch office, noted above.

Weather

The weather in Bangkok is usually warm and humid. Light tropical clothing would be appropriate. The conference and meeting rooms at the UNCC are air-conditioned and the temperature is maintained in the range of 23-24 degrees Celsius (73-75 degrees Fahrenheit).

Click on the flags or names to download the statements.

Agenda item 3. Advancing public-private partnerships and private sector networks to accelerate climate action and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Agenda item 4. Mobilizing impact investment and foreign direct investment for sustainable development.
Agenda item 5. Enabling business innovation for inclusive and sustainable development
Agenda item 6. Promoting regional cooperation in new and emerging technologies to achieve sustainable development.

MEMBERS

ARMENIA

Mr. Narek Teryan, Deputy Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia 

H.E. Mr. Vahram Kazhoyan, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to ESCAP

AUSTRALIA

Ms. Julia Feeney, Australia's Permanent Representative to UNESCAP

Mr. Michael Carey, Australia's Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCAP

Mr. Thomas Fuller, First Secretary (Political/Economic)

AZERBAIJAN

Mr. Elnur Ibrahimov – Sustainable development and social policy Department

Ms. Nargiz Muradova – Leading project specialist of the PPP Development Center in Small and Medium Business Development Agency

Ms. Narmin Rahimli – Specialist of the Digital Economy Department, Centre for Coordination and Analysis of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

BANGLADESH

Mr. Noor Md. Mahbubul Haq, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce 

Mr. Syed Rashedul Hossen, Economic Minister & Alternate Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Ms. Shaila Yasmin, Joint Secretary (FTA-2), Ministry of Commerce

Mr. Md. Ariful Hoque, Director (Deputy Secretary), Bangladesh Investment Development Authority

Mr. Md. Selim Hossen, Deputy Secretary (FTA-5), Ministry of Commerce

Ms. Musammat Shahina Akter, Deputy Secretary, Economic Relations Division

BHUTAN

Mr. Chhimi Tshering, Director, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment

Mr. Tshesum Dawa, Chief Industries Officer, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Ms. Norhaslina Tamin, Senior Statistics Officer, Ministry of Finance and Economy

Mr. Malai Zulrizman Malai Salleh, Acting Finance Officer, Ministry of Finance and Economy

CAMBODIA

H.E. Prof. Chhem Kieth Rethy, Minister Delegate attached to Prime Minister and Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation

H.E. Mr. Heng Sokkung, Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation 

H.E. Mr. Hul Seingheng, Director General of the General Department of Science, Technology and Innovation

H.E. Mr. Chhem Siriwat, Director, Center for Inclusive Digital Economy and Advisor to the Council for the Development of Cambodia

Dr. Sar Senera, Director, Legal Affairs and Investment Law Department of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Investment Chair

Mr. Chhean Potry, Deputy Director, Department of Asia and the Pacific, Ministry of Commerce

CHINA

Mr. KE Yousheng, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of China to ESCAP

Mr. REN Minghua, Deputy Director, Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, China

Ms. LIU Siyuan, Staff, Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, China

Ms. SUN Jiran, Assistant Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of China to ESCAP

DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Mr. Ri Nam Song, Permanent Representative to ESCAP and the Counsellor of the DPRK Embassy in Thailand

FIJI

H.E. Mr. Amenatave Yauvoli, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Fiji, Jakarta 

Mr. Isaac Grace, Counsellor, Embassy of Republic Fiji, Jakarta

Ms. Vasiti Nayatu Bavou Cirikiyasawa, Second Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Fiji, Jakarta

Mr. Lisala Salato Ingride Dyer, Head of Regional & Trade Development, Investment Fiji

Ms. Musarat Mauzmeen Manisha Ali, Head of Investment Promotion & Trade, Investment Fiji

INDIA

H.E. Mr. Nagesh Singh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Embassy of India in Bangkok

Mrs. Alpana Dubey, Deputy Chief of Mission and Deputy Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Embassy of India in Bangkok

Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Counsellor & Alternate Deputy Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Embassy of India, Bangkok

Mr. Shri Vinay Kumar, Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Mr. Shri Avinash Gupta, Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade 

Mr. Shri Anuj Kumar, Under Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade 

Mr. Bhaskar Kalra, Assistant Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Embassy of India, Bangkok

INDONESIA

H.E. Dr. Teten Masduki, Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs

H.E. Mr. Rachmat Budiman, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Thailand and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to ESCAP 

Mr. Riyatno, Deputy for Investment Cooperation, Ministry of Investment

Mr. Luhur Pradjarto, Advisor to the Minister for Inter-Agency Relations, Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises

Mr. Fajar Usman, Director of Regional and Multilateral Cooperation, Ministry of Investment

Mr. Rielke Jeffri Huwae, Head of Legal Bureau, Ministry of Investment

Mr. Tri Purnajaya, Director of Economy, Development and Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Destry Anna Sari, Director for Business Consultation and Planning, Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises

Mr. Sukmo Yuwono, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to ESCAP

Mr. Ahmad Rama Aji Nasution, Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bangkok

Ms. Flora Susan Nongsina, Trade/Commerce Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bangkok

Mr. Christian Pangaribuan, Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bangkok

Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Djamil, Trade Negotiator, Ministry of Trade

Mr. Gangsar Kurniawan, Trade Negotiator, Ministry of Trade

Mr. Purwo Wiyatmanto, Expert, Ministry of Investment

Mr. Wisnu Lombard Winanto, Deputy Director of Economy, Development and Environment Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Lely Hiswendari, Deputy Director for Cooperation, Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises

Ms. Dita Citra Pravitasari, Expert, Ministry of Investment

Ms. Theopita Indica Tampubolon, Expert, Ministry of Investment

Ms. Mustika Hanum Widodo, First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bangkok

Ms. Maria Kusumanegari, Expert, Directorate of Economy, Development and Environment Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Andreas Wisnu Dewanto, Expert, Directorate of Economy, Development and Environment Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Yeni Oktavia Mulyono, Expert, Ministry of National Planning

Ms. Yuthika Saraswati, Analyst, Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises

Ms. Tuti Winarti, Trade Negotiator, Ministry of Trade

Mr. Catur Atmo Siswo, Trade Negotiator, Ministry of Trade

Ms. Fiarini, Trade Negotiator, Ministry of Trade

Ms. Sendy Twin Sitoresmi, Trade Negotiator, Ministry of Trade

Ms. Tanti Gantina, Expert, Ministry of Investment

Ms. Amanda Yoseanie, Expert, Ministry of Investment

Ms. Paramastri, Expert, Ministry of Investment

Ms. Ridhani Hanulari, Expert, Ministry of Investment

Ms. Penny Septina, Expert, Ministry of Investment

Mr. Willi Brordus Wisnuadi, Expert, Ministry of Investment

ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN

Mr. Mahdi Rouzeh Gir Qaleh Noei, Deputy Permanent Representative to ESCAP

JAPAN

Ms. Yoshiko Motoyama, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to ESCAP, Embassy of Japan in Thailand

Mr. Toru Terai, Alternate Permanent Representative of Japan to ESCAP, Embassy of Japan in Thailand

Mr. Shotaro Sano, First Secretary, Economic Division, Embassy of Japan, Thailand

KAZAKHSTAN

Mr. Nurbolat Alimbayev, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ESCAP, Embassy of Kazakhstan in Bangkok

KIRIBATI

Ms. Ntarie Tokanikai, Investment Promotion Officer, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives

MONGOLIA

H.E. Mr. Gantumur Tuvdendorj, Deputy Minister of Economy and Development

H.E. Mr. Amarsanaa Tumur, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Mongolia to ESCAP 

Mr. Zanabazar Battushig, Deputy Director-General, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Sambuu Davaadash, Deputy Permanent Representative of Mongolia to ESCAP

Ms. Saruul Purevsuren, Senior Officer of Department of Investment Policy at Ministry of Economy and Development

NEPAL

Mr. Mahesh Bhattarai, Director General of the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, Nepal 

Mr. Lekh Nath Gautam, Counsellor/DPR to UNESCAP, Embassy of Nepal 

PAKISTAN

H.E. Mr. Sahebzada A. Khan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to UNESCAP

Ms. Ambreen Iftikhar, Additional Secretary, Board of Investment

Mr. Nadeem Bashi, Director General, Board of Investment

Ms. Faiza Haseeb, Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to UNESCAP

PHILIPPINES

H.E. Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Philippine Embassy in Bangkok 

Ms. Beatriz Ines Herrera-Davila, Second Secretary, Philippine Embassy in Bangkok 

Ms. Stacy Danika Alcantara-Garcia, Acting Director, Office of the United Nations and International Organizations, Department of Foreign Affairs 

Mr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology Regional Office III 

Engr. Sammy P. Malawan (Mr.), Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XII 

Mr. John Jocel F. Tirado, Trade-Industry Development Specialist, Bureau of International Trade Relations, Department of Trade and Industry 

Ms. Rowena M. Ricafort, Assistant, Office of the United Nations and International Organizations, Department of Foreign Affairs 

Ms. Rosette G. Razon, Attaché, Philippine Embassy in Bangkok 

Mr. Romell Antonio O. Cuenca, Deputy Executive Director, Office of the Vice Chair and Executive Director Climate Change Commission 

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Mr. JEON Joyoung, Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Thailand

Mr. PARK Inwon, Deputy Director, Multilateral Customs Team, Ministry of Economy and Finance

Mr. KIM Hyun, Deputy Director, ICT and Data Planning Division, Korea Customs Service

Mr. JEONG Hyunwoo, Deputy Director, Mechanical Convergence Industry Standards Division, Korea Agency for Technology and Standards

Ms. SO Wan, Assistant Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Thailand

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Mr. Yevgeny Tomikhin, Russian Ambassador to Thailand and Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to ESCAP 

Mr. Oleg Shamanov, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to ESCAP

Mr. Anton Shalayev, Head of Rosstandart

Mr. Alexy Ivanov, Deputy General Director, Russian Institute of Standardization

Mr. Alexander Dyukarev, Deputy Director, Multilateral Economic Cooperation Department, Ministry of Economic Development

Mr. Taras Pronin, Head of ECOSOC and Regional Commissions Section, Department of International Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Arina Asadulina, Deputy Head of Economic Policy Section, Department of Strategic Development and Corporate Policy, Ministry of Industry and Trade

Ms. Arina Shitova, Chief Expert-Specialist, Department of External Relations, Rosstandart

Ms. Yulia Tufanova, Head of Department of International Cooperation, Russian Institute of Standardization

Mr. Egor Alimov, Attaché, Assistant Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to ESCAP

Ms. Arina Khlebnova, Deputy Head of Design and Analytical Section, Ministry of Economic Development 

SINGAPORE

Mr. Alfie OTHMAN, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise

Mr. THAM Jierong, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise

SRI LANKA

H.E. Mrs. C. A. Chaminda I Calonne, Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP, Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok

Dr. Siddhika G. Senaratne (Mrs.), Director General/ CEO, Sri Lanka Standards Institution

Mrs. A. W. S. Samanmali, First Secretary and Deputy Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP, Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok

Mrs. Vireshika Bandara, First Secretary (Commercial) and Deputy Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP, Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok

Ms. Thavishya Mullegamgoda, Deputy Director, Department of Commerce

Ms. Priyanka Samaraweera, Executive Director (Research & Policy Advocacy), Board of Investment of Sri Lanka

TAJIKISTAN

Mr. Nazari Masrur, Head of International Relations Division, Ministry of Industry and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan

Mr. Dilshod Sharifi, Head of External Economic Cooperation Department, Ministry of Economic Development of Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan

THAILAND

Ms. Nudjaree Sompong, Trade Officer, Senior Professional Level, Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce

Ms. Achara Boonyawongvirot, Trade Officer, Senior professional Level, Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce

Ms. Dussaneeya Intanuphat, Trade Officer, Professional Level, Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce

Ms. Naruetra Prasertsilp, Trade Officer, Professional Level, Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce

Mr. Raweewat Ruechai, Trade Officer, Professional Level, Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce

Ms. Somrudee Kosanan, Trade Officer, Practitioner Level, Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce

Mr. Vasin Pasda, Trade Officer, Practitioner Level, Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce

Ms. Duangmon Sooksmarn, Trade Officer, Professional Level, Trade Policy and Strategy Officer, Ministry of Commerce

Ms. Napatsawan Onsai, Trade Officer, Trade Policy and Strategy Officer, Ministry of Commerce

Mr. Panithan Suksamran, Director of International Organizations Cooperation Section, Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance

Mr. Supachat Khlongchoengsan, Economist, Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance

Ms. Cataleya Phatoomros, Director, Development Affairs Division, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Thipsuda Khamtho, Counsellor, Development Affairs Division, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Natchaya Suwannasri, Second Secretary, Development Affairs Division, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Kantapon Sangkhapreecha, Third Secretary, Division of International Economic Policy, Department of International Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Pitchapa Tubtimtong, Project Analysis Officer, Division of International Economic Policy, Department of International Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Anuwat Julintron, Senior Expert, Division of International Industrial Economics, Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry

Ms. Sujirapha Harnsawas, Senior Plan and Policy Analyst, Division of International Industrial Economics, Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry

Ms. Sasiwaroon Nawagawong, Plan and Policy Analyst, Division of International Industrial Economics, Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry

Ms. Wimonkarn Kosumas, Deputy Director-General, Officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion

Ms. Rupporn Hongskul, Chief of Multilateral Cooperation Division, International Cooperation Department, Officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion

Ms. Nattha Ratanawechtrakul, SMEs Policy Analyst, International Cooperation Department, Officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion

Ms. Ratchanee Wattanawisittporn, Executive Director, International Affairs Division, Thailand's Board of Investment

Ms. Yanisa Lertanantrakoon, Investment Promotion Officer, Professional Level, International Affairs Division, Thailand's Board of Investment

Ms. Tongta Sudmi, Investment Promotion Officer, Professional Level, International Affairs Division, Thailand's Board of Investment

Mr. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand

Mr. Pratip Vongbandit, Deputy Governor of Research and Development Group for Sustainable Development, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research

TIMOR-LESTE

H.E. Mr. Domingos Lopes Antunes, Vice Minister of Commerce and Industry

Mr. Leonardo G. de Carvalho, National Director for External Trade, Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Industry

Mr. Salvador Pereira, National Director for Coordination and Planning, Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Industry

Mr. Francisco Amaral, Industrial Policy Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Industry

Mr. Domingos Mesquita, Trade Policy Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Industry

TURKMENISTAN

Mr. Atanepes Belliev, Chief Specialist of the Foreign Economic Relations Analysis Department of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Mr. Edwin Sagurton Jr., U.S. Permanent Representative to ESCAP Economic Section, U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Mr. Paul Neville, International Organizations Advisor and U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Economic Section, U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Ms. Margaret Dapice, Alternate Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Political Section, U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Ms. Dawn McCown, Senior Advisor Indo-Pacific Hub - East Asia and the Pacific Regional Development Mission for Asia, U.S. Agency for International Development, Bangkok

Ms. Farah Naim, Foreign Affairs Officer, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C.

Ms. Cristina Olive, Senior Coordinator Indo-Pacific Hub - East Asia and the Pacific, Regional Development Mission for Asia, U.S. Agency for International Development Bangkok

Ms. Elisabeth Socolow, Economic Officer, Economic Section, U.S. Embassy in Bangkok

UZBEKISTAN

Mr. Kasimkhodjaev Ulugbek, Director, Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade

Mr. Temurbek Anvarbekov, Head of Investment Attraction Department, Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade

Mr. Fakhriddin Sultanov, Consul-General and Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to ESCAP

Mr. Nuriddin Mamatkulov, Consul, Deputy Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to ESCAP

Ms. Natnicha Parichatnon, Assistant to the Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to ESCAP

VANUATU

Mr. Jack Lowane, Manager, Policy Planning and Coordination, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade

VIET NAM

Ms. Trinh Thi Huong, Deputy Director General, Agency of Enterprise Development, Ministry of Planning and Investment

Mr. Do Quang Huy, Official of Policy Division, Viet Nam E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien, Official, Division for APEC and International Economic Cooperation, Multilateral Trade Policy Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade 

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

FRENCH POLYNESIA

M. Engel Raygagas, Deputy Permanent Secretary for International, European and Pacific Affairs

MACAO, CHINA

Mr. LEI Chon Kit, Acting head of the Technology Industry Promotion Division, Economic and Technological Development Bureau

Mr. AO Ka Leong, Senior Officer of the Technology Industry Promotion Division, Economic and Technological Development Bureau

Mr. CHEUNG Chon Kit, Senior Officer of the Economic Cooperation Division, Economic and Technological Development Bureau

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PERMANENT OBSERVERS

GUATEMALA

Mr. Mauro Esteban Guzmán Castillo, Minister Counselor of the Embassy of Guatemala in Bangkok

Ms. Matchima Leelawat, Administrative Assistant of the Embassy of Guatemala

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC)

Mr. Artak Kamalyan, Member of the Board (Minister) for Industry and Agro-Industrial Complex

Mr. Armen Harutyunyan, Director of the Department of Agro-Industrial Policy

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Mr. Mani Ratna Sharma, Director (IPA), SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu, Nepal

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SPECIALIZED AGENCIES

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Mr. Kelvin Sergeant, Specialist on Job Creation and Enterprise Development Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Mr. Sokhail Khan, Deputy Secretary-General

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Mr. Aziz Elbehri, Senior Economist, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

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SPEAKERS

H.E. Mr. Tipu Munshi, Minister, Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh (pre-recorded)

Mr. Deepak Bagla, Chief Executive Officer, Invest India

Ms. Yang Jianmin, Deputy Director General, China Public-Private Partnerships Center, Ministry of Finance, China (online)

Dr. George Lam (Mr.), Chair, ESCAP Sustainable Business Network (ESBN)

Mr. Olimjon Alijonovich Tuychivev, Director-General, National Office for the Implementation of Innovations and Transfer of Technology, Ministry of Innovative Development, Tashkent City, Uzbekistan (pre-recorded)

Mr. Surinder Pal Singh, Joint Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (Online)

OBSERVERS

Mr. CHEA Laichea, Director of Department of International Cooperation (DICO), General Department of International Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia

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