In this image released by PMO website on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed upon his arrival at Don Mueang Airport, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (April 3, 2025) arrived in Thailand for a two-day visit to attend the sixth BIMSTEC Summit, where he was warmly received by the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
After concluding Thailand visit, Mr. Modi travel to Sri Lanka for his first visit to the island country since the election of Anura Kumara Disanayake as its new President
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During the visit, Mr. Modi said he would have the opportunity to engage with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the Thai leadership, with a shared desire to elevate their long-standing historical ties, which are based on the strong foundations of shared culture, philosophy, and spiritual thought..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeting by the Indian community people on his arrival at Don Mueang Airport, Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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“Landed in Bangkok, Thailand. Looking forward to participating in the upcoming official engagements and strengthening the bonds of cooperation between India and Thailand,” Mr. Modi posted on X.
Upon his arrival at the Don Mueang airport here, members of the Sikh community performed Bhangra.
“Special Maritime neighbours with shared civilizational bonds. PM @narendramodi lands in the vibrant cultural city of Bangkok on an Official Visit. Warmly received by the Deputy PM & Minister of Transport Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit at the airport,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.
“Extensive discussions with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra @ingshin & the 6th BIMSTEC Summit lie ahead,” the post read.
Earlier in his departure statement, Mr. Modi described BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) as a significant forum for promoting regional development, connectivity, and economic progress in the Bay of Bengal region over the past decade.
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The Prime Minister highlighted that India’s North Eastern region lies at the heart of BIMSTEC due to its geographical location.
“I look forward to meeting the leaders of the BIMSTEC countries and engaging productively to further strengthen our collaboration with the interests of our people in mind,” he added.
Visit to Sri Lanka
From Thailand, he will depart for a two-day visit to Sri Lanka on April 4.
“This follows the highly successful visit of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to India last December. We will have the opportunity to review progress made on the joint vision of ‘Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future’ and provide further guidance to realise our shared objectives,” Mr. Modi said.
He expressed confidence that these visits would build on the foundations of the past and contribute to strengthening the close relationships for the benefit of the people of these countries and the wider region.
Published – April 03, 2025 11:45 am IST