Jaishankar's Diplomatic Talks with Thai Counterpart Sangiampongsa Fuels Regional Cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Friday. Their discussions spanned multiple domains, including political, defence, security, trade, investment, and tourism. The talks coincided with a two-day BIMSTEC retreat in New Delhi, aimed at fostering regional cooperation.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in substantive discussions with Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa on Friday. The meeting focused on intensifying engagement in political, defence, and security sectors, as well as trade, investment, and tourism.

The bilateral talks came after a two-day BIMSTEC retreat held in New Delhi, aimed at fostering regional cooperation among South and Southeast Asian nations. Key topics included connectivity, trade, health, space, and digital infrastructure.

Jaishankar expressed optimism that these discussions would yield concrete outcomes at the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand later this year, enhancing collaboration and mutual interests in the region.