Bangkok
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Thailand
On April 3 (ANI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s dedication to
ASEAN
cooperation in unity within the Indo-Pacific region whilst reinforcing relationships
Thailand
, stating that
Thailand
occupies a “unique position” within India’s strategic outlook for the area, significantly contributing to India’s ‘Look East’ initiative as well as the wider Indo-Pacific strategy.
He further stressed that India supports “progressivism, not expansionism.”
“India fully supports
ASEAN
unity and
ASEAN
In the Indo-Pacific region, we both advocate for a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based order. We adhere to a policy focused on development rather than expansion.”
PM Modi
said.
Underlining
Thailand
‘a special spot,” the PM stated, ”
Thailand
holds a significant position within India’s ‘Act East’ policy and our Indo-Pacific strategy. Today, we have chosen to elevate our relationship into Strategic Partnerships. Additionally, we talked about setting up a ‘Strategic Dialogue’ among security organizations.
“We conveyed our thanks to the Government of
Thailand
“For the assistance they provided in repatriating Indian victims of cybercrime back to India,” he added.
PM Modi
Additionally, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra engaged in bilateral discussions aimed at enhancing collaboration across multiple fields such as tourism, culture, and commerce.
We have highlighted collaboration in areas such as tourism, culture, and education among the North-Eastern states of India.
Thailand
We discussed boosting reciprocal trade, investments, and business exchanges. Additionally, agreements were established to collaborate on MSMEs, textiles, and crafts.
PM Modi
said.
The Prime Minister additionally expressed gratitude
Thailand
For honoring his visit with a special postage stamp. “I am thankful to the government of
Thailand
For releasing a special commemorative postage stamp inspired by the 18th-century Ramayana mural paintings to mark my visit, Prime Minister Shinawatra has just handed me the Tripitaka. On behalf of Buddhist India, I received it respectfully with both hands,” he said.
Meanwhile, during his speech,
PM Modi
also emphasized the strong cultural and spiritual connections between India and
Thailand
“The ancient bonds between India and
Thailand
are interconnected through our rich cultural and spiritual heritage. The dissemination of Buddhism has united our peoples. Scholars have exchanged knowledge between Ayutthaya and Nalanda. The tale of the Ramayana is firmly rooted in Thai folklore, with traces of Sanskrit and Pali evident in the language and customs even now,” he observed.
PM Modi
showed gratitude to hisThai colleague for the hospitable reception inthe nation.” “Engaged ina fruitful conversationwithPrime MinisterPaetongtarnShinawatra during my visit.”
Bangkok
Some time back, thank you to the Thai people and government for their gracious reception. Additionally, I conveyed my support following the recent earthquake in Thailand. India’s ‘Look East Policy’ continues to be a cornerstone of our regional strategy.
Thailand
“‘s ‘Act West Policy’ complement each other effectively, opening up numerous opportunities for bilateral collaboration across various sectors,” he stated in a post on X.
He additionally highlighted major domains for security and defense collaboration. “Our talks centered around methods to further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and”
Thailand
The topics covered strategic matters like defense, security, maritime safety, and hydrography. Additionally, we reinforced our pledge to collaborate in tackling threats such as terrorism, money laundering, and more.
PM Modi
stated.
Within the same X post thread,
PM Modi
highlighted the significance of enhancing commercial relationships with
Thailand
.
“India and
Thailand
Are eager to bolster their economic and trade relationships. During my conversation with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, we discussed the strong cooperation between our nations in areas such as agriculture, small and medium-sized businesses, maritime affairs, financial technology, and aerospace. We also emphasized the importance of cultural connections in our talks,” he stated.
Thailand
PM also presented PM Narendra Modi with sacred texts: the World Tripitaka, in Pali. This particular version of the Tripitaka was released by the Thai government in 2016 to mark the reign of King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit.
Following this,
PM Modi
, through a tweet on X, conveyed his appreciation and stated, “This was an exceptionally kind act! I’m deeply thankful to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for presenting me with a copy of the Tipitaka in Pali. The language itself is truly elegant, encapsulating the core principles of Lord Buddha’s teachings. You will recall that our administration granted classical language status to Pali recently. This move has been celebrated globally and has spurred further interest in studying and researching this tongue.”
Earlier today, according to an official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office,
PM Modi
saw an “enhancing” rendition of Thailand’s version of the epic poem Ramayana, known as Ramakien,
Bangkok
.
In an earlier post on X, he mentioned, “This cultural connection is unparalleled! I had the chance to see a mesmerizing rendition of Thailand’s version of the Ramayana called Ramakien. This event was genuinely enlightening as it vividly highlighted the common cultural and civilizational bonds linking India and”
Thailand
The Ramayana genuinely keeps bringing together hearts and customs throughout numerous regions of Asia.”
PM Modi
is in
Bangkok
At the invitation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for an official visit and participation in the sixth BIMSTEC Summit. Upon finishing his commitments in
Thailand
,, he plans to travel to Sri Lanka between April 4 and April 6. As stated by the PMO,
PM Modi
His forthcoming trip to Sri Lanka comes after President Disanayake’s visit to India last December. (ANI)
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