BIMSTEC Summit

April 4, 2025 5:14 PM

Sheikh Hasina’s extradition discussed during PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus’s meeting: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held his first meeting with Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, where the two leaders discussed Hasina’s possible extradition, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. “There were talks on Sheikh Hasina's extradition. Can't say more on that,” Misri said during a special briefing on PM Modi’s visit to Thaila...

April 4, 2025 12:38 PM

BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi reaffirms commitment to regional cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside other BIMSTEC leaders, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok on Friday. The summit, which gathers leaders from India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Bhutan, focuses on enhancing collaboration in connectivity, development, and regional economic integration. Upon arrival in Bangkok, PM Modi was welcomed by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Other lea...

April 3, 2025 12:13 PM

PM Modi arrives in Bangkok to warm reception ahead of BIMSTEC summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok on Thursday to a vibrant and enthusiastic welcome from the Indian diaspora, who greeted him with chants of "Modi Modi" and "Vande Mataram." Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, along with several senior officials, welcomed PM Modi at the airport. His arrival marks the beginning of his official visit to Thailand, where he is set to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, scheduled for April 4. During his visit, PM Modi will engage wi...

April 3, 2025 10:22 AM

Jaishankar thanks Thailand’s foreign minister ahead of BIMSTEC summit

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressed gratitude to Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the warm welcome ahead of the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Thursday. Jaishankar thanked Sangiampongsa for his hospitality and stated that he was looking forward to productive discussions leading up to the BIMSTEC Leader's Summit. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Thank you FM Maris Sangiampongsa of Thailand for the warm welcome in Bangkok today for the 20...

April 3, 2025 10:58 AM

PM Modi departs for Thailand and Sri Lanka, to attend BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. His visit is set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok. In his departure statement, PM Modi said, "At the invitation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, I am departing today for Thailand on an official visit and to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit." "Over the past decade, BIMSTEC has emerged as a significant forum for promoting regional development, connect...

April 1, 2025 4:23 PM

India-Thailand bilateral trade ties set to strengthen during PM Modi’s visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Thailand from April 3-4 to participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit. As part of his visit, PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on April 3. The two leaders are expected to review bilateral cooperation and outline future partnerships between India and Thailand. “India and Thailand are maritime neighbours with shared civilization...

March 26, 2025 1:25 PM

Nepal proposes meeting with Prime Minister Modi during BIMSTEC Summit

Nepal has proposed a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, according to an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As per a high-level official, Nepal has sent a request to the Indian side for a meeting during the summit, which is awaiting confirmation. "We've sent the proposal to the Indian side, and we are awaiting their confirmation. There is a high chance of a meeting between the two prime ministers," the official told ...