Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Jaishankar Emphasizes Strong Ties with Thailand
India's foreign minister, S Jaishankar, met with Thailand's foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, in New Delhi.
Jaishankar said India values Thailand as a long-time friend and important neighbor.
They discussed how their policies, Act East for India and Look West for Thailand, work well together.
They also talked about the situation in Myanmar and other important issues.
Jaishankar welcomed Phuangketkeow on his first official visit to India and offered condolences on the passing of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit.
They agreed that regular talks are useful because the world is changing quickly.
Additionally, they discussed the problem of cyber scams and how to work together to stop them.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in New Delhi.
Jaishankar emphasized the importance of Thailand as a long-time friend and key maritime neighbor.
The meeting discussed the alignment of India's Act East policy with Thailand's Look West policy.
They agreed to discuss the situation in Myanmar and other pressing regional issues.
Jaishankar offered condolences on the passing of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit and wished Phuangketkeow on Thailand's upcoming National Day.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow
- What
- Bilateral meeting to discuss pressing issues and strengthen ties
- When
- December 1, 2023
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To exchange views on geopolitical and geoeconomic issues and strengthen strategic partnership
Thailand
India
BRICS Membership
Thailand
Thailand requested India's support for its interest in joining BRICS during India's Chairmanship in 2026.
India
India's stance on supporting Thailand's BRICS membership request was not explicitly stated.
- Visiting Minister
- Sihasak Phuangketkeow
- Visit Duration
- November 28-December 2
- Policy Alignment
- India's Act East and Thailand's Look West
- Recent Summit
- BIMSTEC Summit in April 2025
- Key Discussion Topic
- Situation in Myanmar
- Cyber Scam Cooperation
- Thailand invited India to join the International Conference on Global Partnerships to Combat Online Scams in December 2025.