India and Thailand Strengthen Ties: S Jaishankar and Maris Sangiampongsa Meet in New Delhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa met in New Delhi to discuss closer cooperation in various areas. The Thai minister visited from July 11 to 13 for the 2nd Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat and his first official visit to India.
EAM Jaishankar and Minister Sangiampongsa reviewed progress in political exchanges, defense and security ties, trade and investment opportunities, connectivity, science and technology collaboration, health cooperation, culture, and people-to-people interaction. They reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger India-Thailand partnership.
The BIMSTEC Retreat provided an opportunity for Foreign Ministers of BIMSTEC nations to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in security, connectivity, trade, and other sectors in the Bay of Bengal region. BIMSTEC is a regional organization that connects countries around the Bay of Bengal to promote economic growth, trade, and cooperation in areas like transportation, energy, and counter-terrorism.
