Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Thailand on Thursday to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. His visit is an important step towards boosting India’s regional ties and promoting collaboration within the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
In the farewell speech, PM Modi emphasised BIMSTEC’s expanding relevance, adding that the forum has played an important role in driving economic progress, connectivity, and regional development over the last decade. He emphasised India’s North Eastern region as a critical link in BIMSTEC due to its important geographical location.
During his visit, PM Modi plans to meet with Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and other BIMSTEC leaders. He expressed hope for stronger diplomatic connections and deeper cooperation with member states.
Apart from the summit, PM plans to meet with the Indian diaspora in Bangkok. His trip to Thailand is part of a two-nation tour, after which he will fly to Sri Lanka from April 4-6.
India is a prominent member of BIMSTEC, a group of seven South and Southeast Asian countries. PM Modi’s participation is intended to strengthen India’s regional leadership by emphasising its commitment to economic cooperation and strategic partnerships.
