Thailand Prime Minister Chan-o-cha made visit to India and arrived in New Delhi starting from 16th June to enhance bilateral cooperation between two nations
Focus: Enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of
i. Trade and Investment
ii. Defence
iii. Security
iv. Tourism
Key aspects of the visit:
- Thai and India Prime Minister had discussed to expand maritime security cooperation, dealt about challenges in terrorism and development trade between two nations
- Both Prime Ministers conversed about the condition in the South China Sea
Guests:
- Thai Prime Minister Chan-o-Cha and his spouse Naraporn Chan-o-cha
- Cabinet Ministers, Senior Officials and 46 member business delegation
Events:
- Thai Prime Minister meeting with Prime Minister and Vice President of India
- Confer a Speech at the Business meet organized by FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM
- India – Thailand Joint Business Forum had the first meeting and makes the recommendations for enhancing trade exploration between two nations
- Visited the Bodhgaya and returned to Thailand
Note: Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra made visit to India in January 2012 and was the chief Guest for the Republic Day Celebration
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha and his wife Naraporn Chan-o-cha receive a memento at the Rajghat memorial for Mahatama Gandhi in New Delhi
India, Thailand agreed to build Joint Collaboration in Counter-terrorism, Defence, Maritime security
India and Thailand agreed to sign White Shipping Agreement to improve cooperation on Defence and Maritime concerns, Counter Terrorism, Cyber Security and Human Trafficking
Enhancement in Maritime Concerns
i. Anti-Piracy Cooperation
ii. Security of sea lanes of communication
iii. Coast Guard Cooperation to keep peace
iv. Ensure Safety and Security of navigation in the Indian Ocean
Apart from Maritime Concerns and Defence, Prime Minister agreed to deepen security commitment in the areas of Cyber security, Narcotics, Transnational Economic offenses and human trafficking
He also added that priority will be given to Comprehensive Economic and partnership Agreement
India and Thailand signed key pacts in the field of culture and education
India and Thailand agreed to sign the two agreements on Cultural Exchange and Academic Cooperation
Features of Agreement:
The academic collaboration agreement was signed between Chiang Mai University and Nagaland University
Axis Bank of India and Kasikorn Bank of Thailand inked pact for trade and investment
Mumbai Based Axis Bank signed agreement with Thailand Kasikorn Bank to explore the cooperation in the areas of Trade and Investment
Features of the Agreement:
- The Memorandum of Understanding will support the existing bond between two banks
- Support and improve cooperation in the fields of trade, investment and businesses
- Axis bank is said to be first private bank sign an agreement with Thailand based bank
Signed by:
- Sidharth Rath, Group Executive – Corporate & Transaction Banking, Axis Bank
- Preedee Daochai, Board Director & President, Kasikorn Bank
About Kasikorn Bank:
- Fourth Largest Bank
- Net Asset Value: USD 75 billion
Thailand Prime Minister visited Bodh Gaya and offered prayer at Mahabodhi Temple
Thailand Prime Minister along with his Spouse visited Bodh Gaya and offered prayer at Mahbodhi Temple in Bihar’s Gaya District
Prime Minister taken part in a special prayer under the sacred tree
Prime Minister Modi announced new visa rules for Thailand tourists
Prime Minister of India announced new Visa rules for Thailand tourists to facilitate double entry e-tourist visas in order to attract more tourists
Prime Minister expressed that both nations would celebrate 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations.
And also he added that connectivity between two nations is essential to bring people closer and support in the fields of Science, Education, Culture and Tourism cooperation
Thailand companies planned to construct five high-end hotels for Buddhist circuit
During the last day on the visit, Thailand Prime Minister announced that Thailand companies will invest to build the Buddhist Circuit and to construct five high-end hotels