India-Thailand review entire gamut of diplomatic relations

India and Thailand have reviewed their entire gamut of diplomatic relations including increasing bilateral defence and security cooperation among others.
The 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Thailand was held here yesterday and the Indian side was led by Preeti Saran, Secretary (East) and the Thai delegation was led by Apichart Chinwanno, Permanent Secretary, Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
At the FOC, the two sides held deliberations on the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including the follow up of the outcomes of the recent state visit of Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-O-Cha.
Other issues discussed included celebration of 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, cooperation in economic, trade and investment, political, defence and security related matters, connectivity and increasing people-to-people ties.

During the Consultations, both sides exchanged views on issues of mutual concern at regional and multilateral level, including cooperation in ASEAN, BIMSTEC, ACD, UN and other international organizations, a statement by the MEA said.