Jaishankar's meeting with Thai counterpart contributed to strengthening of bilateral ties: MEA
The Hindu
MEA highlights India-Thailand partnership progress in trade, connectivity, and investment during bilateral talks between foreign ministers.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa have reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, connectivity and investment.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said this on July 14, two days after the two foreign ministers held talks on the sidelines of a meeting of the BIMSTEC grouping.
"The two ministers reviewed progress across various areas of partnership covering political exchanges, defence and security ties, trade and investment opportunities, connectivity, science and technology collaboration, health cooperation, culture and people-to-people interaction," the MEA said.
A key member of the 10-nation ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) grouping, Thailand is seen by India as a crucial strategic partner in the Southeast Asian region.
"The two ministers also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and reiterated commitment to closer cooperation in sub-regional, regional and multilateral fora," it said.
On July 12, Mr. Jaishankar held a meeting with the Thai minister and hosted a lunch in his honour.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), brings together seven countries of South and Southeast Asia for multifaceted cooperation.