By Prashanth Parameswaran
New Delhi and Bangkok are looking to enhance the defense realm of their relationship.
Last week, Ajit Doval, the Indian national security adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid a visit to Thailand and held meetings with several top officials. The trip was the latest sign that New Delhi and Bangkok are looking to deepen their defense ties.
On his trip, Doval reportedly met with several officials, including Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha, Foreign Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn, and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prawith Wongsuwan. A wide range of issues were discussed, including defense production, sea lane safety, piracy, counterterrorism, and human trafficking.
“The overall kinetics was very positive,” Doval told Press Trust of India. He also said he found that top Thai leaders were very supportive of the Modi government’s ‘Act East’ policy, which I explored briefly here.
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