# Thailand Promotes Blue Economy and Island Resilience at the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Forum

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/china/183606-thailand-promotes-blue-economy-and-island-resilience-at-the-3rd-china-indian-ocean-forum
- Published: 2024-12-27T08:48:00+07:00
- Author: Arun Upadhyaya

**Vice Minister Russ Jalichandra emphasized Thailand’s role in marine conservation
and Blue Economy development at Kunming, urging collaboration for innovation and
sustainable practices to achieve SDGs.**

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## Key Points

 * Vice Minister Russ Jalichandra represented Thailand at the 3rd China-Indian Ocean
   Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation in Kunming from December
   15-16, 2024. He emphasized Thailand’s leadership in marine conservation and development
   in the context of the Blue Economy.
 * In his keynote speech at the sub-forum, he highlighted Thailand’s role as a strategic
   partner in marine environmental conservation, referencing the ASEAN Framework
   of Action on Marine Debris.
 * Jalichandra called for collaboration among stakeholders to share experiences 
   and innovations, essential for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
   through sustainable marine practices. The forum was co-hosted by multiple international
   entities, including the China International Development Cooperation Agency.

During the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation
held from December 15 to 16, 2024, in Kunming, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs
of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Russ Jalichandra, emphasized Thailand’s pivotal role in marine
conservation and the development of a sustainable Blue Economy. In his keynote address
at the Sub-Forum themed “Forging a Disaster Response Barrier, and Jointly Building
Cornerstones of Island Resilience,” Jalichandra articulated the nation’s commitment
to marine environmental conservation initiatives, particularly highlighting efforts
under the ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris.

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The Vice Minister’s speech underscored the vital need for collective action among
all stakeholders involved in marine conservation. He called for collaborative endeavors
to facilitate the sharing of experiences and innovations, which he identified as
essential drivers for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(
SDGs). By fostering partnerships and leveraging regional strengths, Jalichandra 
argued, nations could better address challenges posed by marine debris and other
environmental threats.

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The forum was co-hosted by notable entities, including the China International Development
Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), the Republic of Maldives, Barbados, and Yunnan Province,
with the overarching theme of “Future of the Blue Indian Ocean-Development Practice
of the Global South.” This collaborative platform provided an opportunity for nations
to explore sustainable practices in marine resource management and enhance resilience
against environmental disasters.

Jalichandra’s call for heightened cooperation reflects a broader recognition of 
the interdependence among nations in tackling marine conservation challenges and
advancing sustainable economic development, thus reinforcing Thailand’s leadership
in the region’s marine conservation efforts and Blue Economy initiatives.