Thailand PM set to arrive in Delhi on three-day visit

Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha will arrive in Delhi on the evening of June 16 on a three-day visit.

He will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 17 on a wide range of issues including Defence, Security, Science and Technology and improving people-to-people contacts.

Briefing media in New Delhi yesterday, Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs Preeti Saran said, the visiting dignitary will be accorded a ceremonial reception at the Forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 17. The visiting dignitary will also call on Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari.

Trade and attracting investments from Thailand will be high on the agenda. India will also seek Thai participation in its Make-in-India initiative. During his stay, General Prayut Chan-o-Cha will also meet with Indian businessmen. Replying to a media query about free trade agreement with Thailand, Saran said 29 rounds of discussions have already taken place in this connection and India is keen to take the discussions forward.