PM Modi holds bilateral meet with Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha in Thai capital Bangkok on Sunday. bilateral meet was held in sidelines of 16th ASEAN-India summit. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar in a tweet said, "A strong historical and cultural connect. PM @narendramodi h a good conversation with host of @ASEAN2019TH, Thai PM @prayutofficial on stepping up our bilateral cooperation through connectivity, tre & investment, defence and security, among or areas."

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Avenues for better bilateral cooperation

According to an official statement, during meeting, both leers reviewed progress me in bilateral relationship and ted that frequent high-level meetings and exchanges at all levels have created positive momentum in relationship. Both sides agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in defence industries sector ting  enhanced engment in defence and security fields. PM Modi and PM Chan-o-cha also lauded 20% growth in bilateral tre last year.

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official statement said that both leers welcomed growing air connectivity between two countries and start of a direct flight between Bangkok and Guwahati and also finalisation of agreements for cooperation between Rang Port, Thailand and Indian ports in Kolkata, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam. leers also exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister Modi thanked Thai Prime Minister for invitation extended to him to attend ASEAN related meetings, and also congratulated him on his leership as Chair of ASEAN. He positively assessed contribution of Thailand as Country Coordinator for India-ASEAN Strategic Partnership for furr strengning this relationship.

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"India and Thailand are close maritime neighbours having historical and cultural links. In contemporary context, India's 'Act East' policy is complimented by Thailand's 'Look West' policy which has me relationship deep, robust and multifaceted," a statement said. Earlier, PM Modi, while dressing 16th India-ASEAN summit, said that South East Asian group is at core of India's Act East Policy.

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(With ANI inputs)