PM Modi discusses trade, cultural linkages with Thai PM on sidelines of ASEAN, East Asia summit
The Hindu
PM Modi meets Thai PM Shinawatra in Laos to enhance trade ties and cultural connections between India and Thailand.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday ( October 11, 2024) met his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra and discussed ways to improve trade ties and boost cultural linkages between the two nations.
Prime Minister Modi is in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.
PM Modi met PM Shinawatra on the sidelines of the East Asia summit.
"Met PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Lao PDR. Thailand is a deeply valued friend of India’s," PM Modi said in a post on X.
"Our talks were focused on how to improve trade ties between our nations and to boost cultural linkages. We also see great scope in sectors like defence, shipping, digital innovations and more," he said.
Ms. Shinawatra became Thailand Prime Minister in August this year.
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