Indian EAM S. Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa, met in Delhi to debate bilateral ties. Picture Credit score: Dr. S. Jaishankar through @DrSJaishankar/X

Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa mentioned bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation and regional developments throughout a gathering in Delhi on Saturday (November 2, 2024).

In a publish on X, Mr. Jaishankar mentioned Mr. Sangiampongsa’s go to for the Royal Kathina ceremony “exemplifies the longstanding historic and cultural relations” between the 2 nations.

The Thai minister is scheduled to depart India on Sunday (November 3, 2024).

Mr. Jaishankar additionally shared footage of the assembly on the South Block. “Delighted to fulfill FM @AmbPoohMaris of Thailand at this time in Delhi. His go to for the Royal Kathina ceremony exemplifies the longstanding historic and cultural relations between our two nations. We mentioned India-Thailand ties, multilateral cooperation and regional developments,” he mentioned.

Royal Kathina is a conventional Buddhist ceremony.

Mr. Sangiampongsa’s first official go to to India was throughout July 11-13 for the second BIMSTEC International Ministers’ Retreat, hosted by the exterior affairs minister in New Delhi.

On July 12, Mr. Jaishankar held a bilateral assembly with Mr. Sangiampongsa and hosted a lunch in his honour. Throughout that assembly, the 2 ministers reviewed progress throughout numerous areas of partnership.

The 2 ministers additionally exchanged views on problems with mutual curiosity and reiterated their dedication to nearer cooperation in sub-regional, regional and multilateral fora, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs had mentioned.

In accordance with the imaginative and prescient of the 2 prime ministers, the ministers reaffirmed the mutual want for a stronger India-Thailand partnership, it had mentioned.

Thailand is a key companion for India within the ASEAN. India’s ‘Act East’ coverage, which is in its tenth 12 months, finds convergence with Thailand’s ‘Act West’ coverage. Interactions between Mr. Jaishankar and the Thai overseas minister have contributed to additional strengthening of bilateral ties, it had added.