Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart focus on bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation

Indian EAM S. Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa met in Delhi to debate bilateral relations. Photograph credit score: Dr. S. Jaishankar through @DrSJaishankar/X

Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa mentioned bilateral relations, multilateral cooperation and regional developments throughout a gathering in Delhi on Saturday (November 2, 2024).

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The Thai minister is scheduled to depart India on Sunday (November 3, 2024).

Jaishankar additionally shared images from the assembly within the South Block. “Delighted to fulfill FM @AmbPoohMaris of Thailand immediately in Delhi. His go to for the Royal Kathina ceremony exemplifies the long-standing historic and cultural relations between our two international locations. We mentioned India-Thailand ties, multilateral cooperation and developments regional,” he stated.

Royal Kathina is a conventional Buddhist ceremony.

Mr. Sangiampongsa’s first official go to to India was from July 11 to 13 for the second BIMSTEC Overseas Ministers’ Retreat, organized by the Exterior Affairs Minister in New Delhi.

On July 12, Jaishankar held a bilateral assembly with Sangiampongsa and hosted a luncheon in his honour. Throughout that assembly, the 2 ministers reviewed progress in a number of areas of partnership.

The 2 ministers additionally exchanged views on problems with mutual curiosity and reiterated their dedication to nearer cooperation in sub-regional, regional and multilateral boards, in keeping with the Ministry of Overseas Affairs.

According to the imaginative and prescient of the 2 prime ministers, the ministers reaffirmed the mutual want for a stronger partnership between India and Thailand, he stated.

Thailand is a key associate for India in ASEAN. India’s “Act East” coverage, which is in its tenth yr, converges with Thailand’s “Act West” coverage. The interactions between Jaishankar and the Thai Overseas Minister have contributed to additional strengthening of bilateral relations, he added.