Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Bangkok on Thursday to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, set to be held on April 4. His visit underscores India’s commitment to regional cooperation under the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
Confirming his departure, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X: “PM @narendramodi departs on a visit to Thailand & Sri Lanka. He will participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit before proceeding to Sri Lanka.”
Ahead of his visit, Modi stressed the significance of strengthening India’s ties with BIMSTEC nations, calling the summit a crucial platform for boosting trade, security, and connectivity in the region. “Over the next three days, I will be in Thailand and Sri Lanka to take part in various programs aimed at enhancing India’s partnerships,” he stated.
During his stay in Bangkok, PM Modi is scheduled to hold talks with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on expanding bilateral cooperation. Additionally, he will meet King Maha Vajiralongkorn. This marks Modi’s third visit to Thailand and the first in-person BIMSTEC Summit since 2018. Themed “BIMSTEC – Prosperous, Resilient, and Open,” the summit will focus on regional trade, investment, security, and human development.
Following the summit, Modi will travel to Sri Lanka from April 4-6 at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This visit comes shortly after Dissanayake’s official trip to India, signaling deepening ties between the two neighbors.
