PM Modi to Attend BIMSTEC Summit, Meet Thai PM Shinawatra

Quick Summary

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Thailand on a two-day trip to meet Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra adn attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.
• Modi will be welcomed by the Indian community in Thailand and accorded a ceremonial reception at the Government House in Bangkok.
• The BIMSTEC leaders-representing Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bhutan-are expected to sign an agreement on Maritime Cooperation during the summit.
• This is the first physical BIMSTEC meeting since kathmandu (2018) after virtual summits due to COVID-19 restrictions.
• Myanmar’s leader might not attend physically due to recent devastation caused by an earthquake in Mandalay and nearby areas last week.
• Modi will also meet Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and Queen Suthida during his visit.
• On Friday morning,regional leaders are anticipated to adopt “Bangkok Vision 2030” at the summit.
• PM Modi is scheduled to visit Wat Pho temple with Thai PM Shinawatra; notable for its reclining Buddha statue and educational contributions historically.

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Indian Opinion Analysis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit underscores India’s commitment towards bolstering multilateral regional engagement through BIMSTEC-a key institution emphasizing cooperation across South Asia and Southeast Asia nations surrounding Bay of Bengal waters. The signing of maritime agreements represents collective aspirations for enhanced security frameworks amid increasing geopolitical tensions over oceanic routes globally.

Additionally, India’s focus on cultural diplomacy via visits like Wat Pho maintains bilateral warmth with Thailand even as larger goals like adopting “Bangkok Vision 2030” aim towards shared development objectives among member states in fields such as trade, connectivity, economic resilience post-pandemic challenges enhancing unprecedented legacy consistent partnerships Trustees adjust readership comentarios