New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Chavanart Thangsumphant, Ambassador of Thailand to India, lauded the ties between the maritime neighbours, noting several high-level meetings this year and reiterating Thailand’s interest in joining BRICS while committing to enhanced South‑South cooperation.
Speaking at the Royal Thai Embassy’s celebration of Thailand’s National Day and Father’s Day, the ambassador announced commemorative activities to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on his birth anniversary.
“Our two nations are bound by centuries of cultural and spiritual heritage. This year saw transformative progress. The official visit of PM Modi to Thailand elevated our relations to a strategic partnership. The recent visit by Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow from November 29 to December 2 further energised our cooperation in connectivity, trade, security, and regional frameworks — reflecting a clear, forward‑looking vision for a more prosperous and interconnected future,” Ambassador Thangsumphant said.
She added that EAM Dr S Jaishankar reaffirmed the importance of the relationship, describing Thailand as a “very important maritime neighbour,” reflecting trust and a shared strategic outlook. Thailand has expressed its intention to join BRICS, underscoring its commitment to contributing to South‑South cooperation.
On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with visiting Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, emphasising the long‑standing friendship between the nations. According to the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides welcomed progress in political cooperation, bilateral and multilateral trade and investment, connectivity, startups, science, technology, innovation and space.
Thailand requested India’s support for its BRICS membership during India’s 2026 chairmanship. Both ministers also discussed foreign policy amid current geopolitical challenges, with Thailand reiterating readiness to cooperate with India in multilateral frameworks to strengthen regional integration. (ANI)
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