NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a highlight video of the first day of his visit to Thailand , where he is attending the sixth Bimstec Summit in Bangkok. The video captures key moments, including his arrival, ceremonial welcome, bilateral talks, and cultural events.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday for a two-day visit to attend the sixth Bimstec Summit. He was received at the airport by Thailand’s deputy Prime Minister and minister of transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
The video shared by PM Modi on his YouTube channel shows that following his arrival, Prime Minister Modi was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Government House in Bangkok. The Thai Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, welcomed him during the ceremony.
Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X, "A special ceremonial welcome with Guard of Honour. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand warmly received PM Narendra Modi at the Government House in Bangkok today. The two leaders will have wide-ranging discussions for charting the way for future India-Thailand partnership ."
The two leaders also agreed to elevate the bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. India and Thailand also exchanged memorandums across a range of sectors.
Later, the video shows Prime Minister Modi holding bilateral talks with Thai Prime Minister Shinawatra. Both leaders discussed key areas of cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, in a symbolic gesture, Prime Minister Shinawatra gifted PM Modi the sacred scripture 'World Tipitaka', which PM Modi accepted with folded hands.
“PM Shinawatra gifted me Tripitaka just now. On behalf of 'Buddha Bhoomi' India, I accepted it with folded hands. Last year, holy relics of Lord Buddha were sent from India to Thailand, this is a matter of great joy that over 4 million devotees received the opportunity to have a darshan," PM Modi said.
The Tipitaka is a collection of teachings of Lord Buddha and includes over nine million syllables of the Pali Canon. It was brought out by the Thai government in 2016 to mark the 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit. It has since been presented to over 30 countries as a "Gift of Peace and Wisdom for All" from Thailand.
On first day of his visit, Prime Minister Modi also attended a performance of Ramakien , the Thai version of the Ramayana, which reflects the historical and cultural links between India and Thailand. Sharing his thoughts on social media, he said, “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."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday for a two-day visit to attend the sixth Bimstec Summit. He was received at the airport by Thailand’s deputy Prime Minister and minister of transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
The video shared by PM Modi on his YouTube channel shows that following his arrival, Prime Minister Modi was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Government House in Bangkok. The Thai Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, welcomed him during the ceremony.
Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X, "A special ceremonial welcome with Guard of Honour. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand warmly received PM Narendra Modi at the Government House in Bangkok today. The two leaders will have wide-ranging discussions for charting the way for future India-Thailand partnership ."
The two leaders also agreed to elevate the bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. India and Thailand also exchanged memorandums across a range of sectors.
Later, the video shows Prime Minister Modi holding bilateral talks with Thai Prime Minister Shinawatra. Both leaders discussed key areas of cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, in a symbolic gesture, Prime Minister Shinawatra gifted PM Modi the sacred scripture 'World Tipitaka', which PM Modi accepted with folded hands.
“PM Shinawatra gifted me Tripitaka just now. On behalf of 'Buddha Bhoomi' India, I accepted it with folded hands. Last year, holy relics of Lord Buddha were sent from India to Thailand, this is a matter of great joy that over 4 million devotees received the opportunity to have a darshan," PM Modi said.
The Tipitaka is a collection of teachings of Lord Buddha and includes over nine million syllables of the Pali Canon. It was brought out by the Thai government in 2016 to mark the 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit. It has since been presented to over 30 countries as a "Gift of Peace and Wisdom for All" from Thailand.
On first day of his visit, Prime Minister Modi also attended a performance of Ramakien , the Thai version of the Ramayana, which reflects the historical and cultural links between India and Thailand. Sharing his thoughts on social media, he said, “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."
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