Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his combined three-day visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka on Thursday.
"Over the next three days, I will be visiting Thailand and Sri Lanka to take part in various programmes aimed at boosting India's cooperation with these nations and the BIMSTEC countries," PM Modi shared on X before leaving.
The Prime Minister is visiting Thailand to attend the sixth BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) summit scheduled for April 4, Friday.
Before the summit, he will meet Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok on Thursday and discuss the full range of India- Thailand friendship.
"Tomorrow, I will take part in the BIMSTEC Summit and also call on Maha Vajiralongkorn, the King of Thailand," his post further read.
The Prime Minister released a departure statement before leavin, in which he described BIMSTEC as a crucial forum for promoting regional development, connectivity, and economic progress in our part of the world. "I look forward to engaging with the leaders of BIMSTEC countries to deepen our cooperation and enhance mutual benefits for the people of our region,” the statement read.
After attending the summit, Prime Minister Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka on April 4. This will be his first visit to the island nation since 2019.
"My visit to Sri Lanka will take place from the 4th till the 6th. This visit comes after the successful visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India. We will review the multifaceted India- Sri Lanka friendship and discuss newer avenues of cooperation. I look forward to the various meetings there," PM Modi wrote on X.
During this visit, Modi will engage with the Sri Lankan leadership to review progress on their joint vision of 'Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future.'
Both visits are expected to play a crucial role in advancing India’s diplomatic priorities, ensuring sustained growth and prosperity for the region. "I am confident that these visits will build on the foundations of the past and contribute to strengthening our close relationships for the benefit of our people and the wider region," the PM said in his departure statement.
