New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with his visiting Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow, during which he emphasised the long-standing friendship between the two nations, calling Thailand "a very important" maritime neighbour of India.

In his opening remarks on Monday, Jaishankar welcomed Sihasak Phuangketkeow, expressing his gratitude for accepting the invitation to visit India, made on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit held in October of this year.

Reflecting on India's ties with Thailand, Jaishankar mentioned PM Modi's visit to Bangkok in April 2025 for the BIMSTEC Summit, during which the two nations elevated their ties to a strategic partnership.

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