The Chief Ombudsman of Thailand, Gen. Viddhavat Rajatanun, presided over the opening of the AOF at the Athenee Hotel in Bangkok (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th)
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Office of the Ombudsman ofThailand has hosted the ASEAN Ombudsman Forum (AOF).
On this occasion, theOmbudsman of Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with theOmbudsman of the Philippines to promote the exchange of knowledge andexperience between officials from both organizations and to enhance cooperationon the protection of human rights and freedoms.
The Chief Ombudsman of Thailand, Gen. Viddhavat Rajatanun,presided over the opening of the AOF at the Athenee Hotel in Bangkok. Gen.Viddhavat said Thailand has the honour of Chairing ASEAN this year. The countryhas recognized the importance of the region’s evolving connectivity, whichencompasses logistics, investment, education and job opportunities.
The forum served as a platform for delegates from Thailand, thePhilippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam to discuss cooperation developmentwithin the AOF framework, exchange their knowledge and experience and improvethe capabilities of the ombudsman offices in ASEAN.
In February next year, an AOF memorandum will be signed topromote cooperation on the protection of human rights and freedoms. The AOFdelegates will also invite other ASEAN member states to sign the memorandum inthe future.-NNT/VNA
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The Chief Ombudsman of Thailand, Gen. Viddhavat Rajatanun, presided over the opening of the AOF at the Athenee Hotel in Bangkok (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) 
