Navigating the Future: Sorajak Kasemsuvan on Ocean Governance and ASEAN Co-operation

Sorajak Kasemsuvan, a member of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council, discusses holistic ocean governance solutions, the South China Sea Code of Conduct, and China-ASEAN cooperation. He emphasizes the necessity of collaborative efforts to address climate change and the importance of reciprocal economic partnerships.

Sorajak Kasemsuvan, council member of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council and former Vice Foreign Minister of Thailand, sheds light on the pressing issues surrounding global ocean governance, emphasizing the need for collaborative and holistic approaches to solve complex challenges like climate change and rising sea levels.

He advocates for the urgency of establishing the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) and highlights the ease of initiating cooperation through marine environmental protection, urging littoral states to unite under the banner of collaboration for mutual benefit.

Discussing China-ASEAN economic ties, Kasemsuvan underscores the importance of reciprocal trade and technological collaboration, urging countries to recognize the tangible threats of climate change and strive for collective action, beyond political posturing, to safeguard future generations.

(With inputs from agencies.)