Discussions on bilateral ties and cooperation held between Jaishankar and Thai counterpart Sangiampongsa

NEW DELHI : External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa, held a meeting here on Saturday, where they discussed strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing multilateral cooperation, and addressing regional developments. Jaishankar said In a post on X, Sangiampongsa’s visit for the Royal Kathina ceremony “exemplifies the longstanding historical and cultural relations” between the two countries. The Thai minister is scheduled to depart India on Sunday.

“Delighted to meet FM @AmbPoohMaris of Thailand in Delhi. His visit for the Royal Kathina ceremony exemplifies the longstanding historical and cultural relations between our two countries. We discussed India-Thailand ties, multilateral cooperation and regional developments,” he said.

Sangiampongsa’s first official visit to India took place from July 11-13 for the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat, which was hosted by External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in New Delhi. On July 12, Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Sangiampongsa and hosted a lunch in his honor.

During their discussions, the two ministers reviewed the progress made in various areas of partnership. They also shared perspectives on issues of mutual interest and emphasized their commitment to enhancing cooperation in sub-regional, regional, and multilateral forums, as noted by the Ministry of External Affairs.

In line with the vision set by their respective prime ministers, the ministers reiterated their mutual desire for a stronger India-Thailand partnership. Thailand is a crucial partner for India within the ASEAN framework. India’s ‘Act East’ policy, now in its tenth year, aligns well with Thailand’s ‘Act West’ initiative. The interactions between Jaishankar and the Thai foreign minister have played a significant role in further enhancing bilateral relations.