Right ahead of attending the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The prime minister is currently on a two-day visit to Thailand.
PM Modi Holds Talks With Thai PM Shinawatra Ahead Of BIMSTEC Summit
PM Modi is currently on a two-day visit to Thailand. After concluding Thailand visit, he will travel to Sri Lanka for his first visit to the island country since the election of its new president.
In the evening, PM Modi is scheduled to the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) leaders from Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar and Bhutan to oversee the signing of the Agreement on Maritime Cooperation.
During the summit, PM Modi is expected to meet Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Myanmar military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, among others.
What All Did PM Modi Say?
Commenting on India and Thailand's bilateral ties, the prime minister said, “India and Thailand's centuries-old relations are connected through our deep cultural and spiritual ties. The spread of Buddhism has connected our people. From Ayutthaya to Nalanda, there has been an exchange of intellectuals. The tales of Ramayana are a part of Thai people's lives.”
“The influence of Sanskrit and Pali are reflected in language and traditions even today. I am grateful to the Thailand government that during my visit, a commemorative stamp, based on Ramayana mural paintings from 18th century, was issued,” he further added.
Asserting that Thailand holds special place in India's 'Act East' Policy and Indo-Pacific vision, the prime minister said,"India and Thailand support free, open, inclusive, rule-based order; we believe in policy of development-ism, not expansionism."
“We have decided to elevate India-Thailand ties to level of strategic partnership,” PM Modi said
Prime Minister Modi was on Thursday was presented with the Holy Scriptures: “World Ti-pitaka: Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition” by Thai premier Shinawatra. It was published by the Thai government in 2016 to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit of Thailand's 70-year reign.
After concluding Thailand visit, he will travel to Sri Lanka for his first visit to the island country since the election of its new president.
In a departure statement, Modi described BIMSTEC as a significant forum for promoting regional development, connectivity, and economic progress in the Bay of Bengal region over the past decade.
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