Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India and Thailand on June 30 discussed ways to deepen their strategic partnership by expanding bilateral trade during a meeting between India’s Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Bangkok stated, “Ambassador Puneet Agrawal paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, today.”
“Discussions focused on further strengthening India-Thailand Strategic Partnership by enhancing bilateral trade and investment ties in a balanced manner, religious, cultural and people to people linkages, connectivity initiatives and greater coordination on regional issues, among others,” it added.
India and Thailand elevated their bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership in April last year during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangkok.
Earlier in March, PM Modi congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as Thailand’s Prime Minister and expressed readiness to work closely with him.
In his congratulatory message on X, PM Modi stated, “Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand. I look forward to working closely with him. Together, we will further deepen the multifaceted India-Thailand Strategic Partnership. Our ties are rooted in shared civilisational heritage, close cultural connect and vibrant people-to-people ties. India and Thailand remain united in our shared aspirations for peace, progress and prosperity for our peoples.”
