PM Modi Receives Guard Of Honor In Bangkok; Holds Talks With Thai Counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honor upon his arrival in Bangkok on Thursday for the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra formally welcomed PM Modi at the Government House in Bangkok with an official ceremony.

Taking to X, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, posted, “A special ceremonial welcome with Guard of Honour. PM @ingshin of Thailand warmly received PM @narendramodi at the Government House in Bangkok today. The two leaders will have wide-ranging discussions for charting the way for future India-Thailand partnership.”

Following the ceremonial reception, PM Modi held delegation-level talks with his Thai counterpart, discussing key areas of cooperation between the two nations.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi attended a performance of ‘Ramakien’, the Thai adaptation of the Ramayana, reflecting the deep cultural ties between India and Thailand.

Sharing his experience on X, PM Modi posted, “A cultural connect like no other! Witnessed a captivating performance of the Thai Ramayana, Ramakien. It was a truly enriching experience that beautifully showcased the shared cultural and civilisational ties between India and Thailand. The Ramayana truly continues to connect hearts and traditions across so many parts of Asia.”

The Ramayana holds immense cultural significance in both India and Thailand.

While the Indian version tells the story of Lord Rama, the Thai adaptation portrays him as Phra Ram.

Despite variations, the core values of duty, devotion, and the victory of good over evil remain central in both narratives.

The Indian community in Bangkok extended a heartfelt welcome to PM Modi with prayer chants and cultural festivities.

“Grateful for the warm welcome by the Indian community in Bangkok. India and Thailand share a deep-rooted cultural bond that continues to flourish through our people. Heartening to see this connection reflected so strongly here,” PM Modi posted on X.

The 6th BIMSTEC Summit, scheduled for Friday, is expected to strengthen regional cooperation between India and its neighboring nations under the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) framework.

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