BANGKOK, 17 January 2017 (NNT) - Thailand has attended the 15th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) in the United Arab Emirates under the theme "Abu Dhabi, the Capital of Sustainable Energy". The Kingdom presented the merits of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, as well as continue the work of last year's ACD meeting in Bangkok.

Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs Chutintorn Gongsakdi represented Thailand in the meeting between ministers from 34 Asian nations. The ministers discussed ways to continue the results of last year's meeting in Bangkok, particularly on economic cooperation and connectivity.

Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai presented to the ACD meeting the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as an approach to achieving the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals.