JNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been warmly welcomed by the Indian community in Bangkok, Thailand, where he is on a two-day visit to attend the sixth BIMSTEC Summit. Expressing his gratitude, Modi took to social media, stating, “Grateful for the warm welcome by the Indian community in Bangkok. India and Thailand share a deep-rooted cultural bond that continues to flourish through our people. Heartening to see this connection reflected so strongly here.”
During the early hours of his visit, the Prime Minister attended a cultural event, where he witnessed a captivating performance of the Thai Ramayana, Ramakien. He shared his experience online, saying, “A cultural connect like no other! It was a truly enriching experience that beautifully showcased the shared cultural and civilisational ties between India and Thailand. The Ramayana continues to connect hearts and traditions across many parts of Asia.”
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… pic.twitter.com/wCoea0xCo1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 3, 2025
Modi will join leaders from BIMSTEC member countries—Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka—to sign the Agreement on Maritime Cooperation.
In remarks ahead of his departure, Modi highlighted BIMSTEC’s role in regional development and connectivity, particularly in the Bay of Bengal region. “Over the past decade, BIMSTEC has emerged as a significant forum for promoting economic progress. India’s North Eastern region lies at the heart of BIMSTEC, and I look forward to further strengthening our collaboration,” he said.
The Prime Minister also shared plans for his future engagements, including talks with Thai leadership to elevate historical ties between the two nations. Following his visit to Thailand, Modi will travel to Sri Lanka from April 4-6 to review progress on the joint vision of “Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future,” after the successful visit of Sri Lankan President Disanayaka to India in December.
“I am confident that these visits will further strengthen our relationships for the benefit of our people and the wider region,” Modi concluded.
