India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting concludes in Bangkok; Political, economic, defence and health issues discussed.

August 18, 2022

The 9th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting concluded in Bangkok. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Don Pramudwinai, and India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar.
Both sides discussed advancing contacts in political, economic, security as well as defence, connectivity and health domains.
Both sides also discussed cooperation within the ASEAN and BIMSTEC. Dr Jaishankar said that India and Thailand also shared their perspectives on the Indo-Pacific.
S Jaishankar arrived in Thailand yesterday to attend India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting.
Both the countries are celebrating 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations. He began his Thailand visit by meeting the Indian community.
Addressing the Indian community in Bangkok, Dr. Jaishankar said that India’s relationship with the ASEAN has emerged as a key cornerstone of India’s foreign policy.