Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during the East Asia Summit held in Vientiane. This was their first face-to-face meeting since Shinawatra took office.
During their discussion, Prime Minister Modi extended his congratulations to Shinawatra on her new position, while she congratulated him on beginning his historic third term as Prime Minister of India. The talks centered on boosting bilateral cooperation across various sectors, aiming to enhance collaboration in sub-regional, regional, and multilateral forums.
A significant part of their conversation focused on initiatives to strengthen regional cooperation through the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
The relationship between India and Thailand plays a crucial role in India’s ‘Act East’ policy, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. It also aligns with India’s broader vision for the Indo-Pacific region. Both leaders expressed their commitment to deepening their countries’ ties and working together to tackle regional challenges.
This meeting underscores the dedication of both nations to strengthening their partnership and cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world.
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