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Indian PM Modi Meets Thaksin: Talks to Boost Thai-Indian Ties

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Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has touched down in Thailand to partake in the 6th Bimstec summit, held on April 4. In a notable move, Modi met yesterday with Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is known for his strong ties with India.

 

The main agenda on the table was enhancing cooperation between Thailand and India, especially in areas like defence, trade, and cultural exchange.

 

Modi took to social media platform X.com to express his delight at the meeting, noting, "I am very pleased to meet Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand."

 

He acknowledged Thaksin's governance experience and their shared vision for deepening bilateral relations. Both leaders underscored the significant potential of this cooperation to uplift the economic and cultural prospects for citizens in both nations.

 

 

 

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin's family member, hosted a gala dinner for leaders of the Bimstec nations at Bangkok's prestigious Shangri-La Hotel.

 

Attendees included representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Notably, Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing made an appearance in a rare venture into Southeast Asia post-coup, seeking strategic discussions with Modi and Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammed Yunus.

 

Min Aung Hlaing’s visit sparked intrigue, especially as he seeks high-profile diplomatic engagements amid heavy Western sanctions against Myanmar. Despite Myanmar's attempts at forging bilateral talks, India's response has remained measured, with no definitive commitment made towards a meeting between Modi and the junta leader.

 

Bimstec focuses on fortifying regional collaboration across seven broad sectors, including agriculture, security, and trade.

 

Additionally, it encompasses niche areas like the Blue Economy, Mountain Economy, and Disaster Management. As member nations converge in Thailand, discussions aim to harness this cooperation for enhanced regional stability and prosperity.

 

Based on a story by Siam Rath, Thai Newsroom
 

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-- 2025-04-04

 

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Why are they allowing a convicted felon to talk goverment policys,  this is a farce !!

I thought he was sick now  he's representing Thailand  what a recovery got to love Thai politics

yeah, shouldn't this guy really be in jail already.

 

Billionaires, you scallywags!

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