PM Modi holds talks with Thai PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday engaged in delegation-level talks with his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, during his visit to Bangkok for the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) summit.

The leaders discussed shaping the future of India-Thailand relations. According to a PTI report, Modi will join BIMSTEC leaders from Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bhutan later in the evening to oversee the signing of an Agreement on Maritime Cooperation.

Upon his arrival in Bangkok for a two-day visit, Modi was accorded a Guest of Honour and later watched a performance of Ramakien, the Thai adaptation of the Ramayana. Referring to the experience of watching the performance, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) highlighted the deep-rooted civilizational ties between the two nations.

In his departure statement, Modi emphasised the importance of BIMSTEC as a crucial platform facilitating regional development, connectivity, and economic growth in the Bay of Bengal region over the past decade.

After concluding his visit to Thailand, the Prime Minister will visit Sri Lanka on April 4 for the first time since the election of its new president.

“This follows the highly successful visit of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to India last December. We will have the opportunity to review progress made on the joint vision of 'Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future' and provide further guidance to realise our shared objectives,” Modi stated. Expressing optimism, he noted that these visits would build upon past collaborations and further strengthen bilateral ties, benefiting both nations and the broader region.