Thailand-India Defense Dialogue: India-Thailand come together in defense innovation and capacity development, know what issues were discussed
Delhi. India and Thailand have reiterated their commitment to peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region by agreeing to deepen cooperation in defense manufacturing, research, innovation and capability development. The Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that at the 10th Thailand-India Defense Dialogue in Bangkok on Tuesday, all aspects of bilateral defense cooperation were reviewed and views were exchanged on regional and global security issues of mutual interest. The dialogue was co-chaired by Admiral Nuttapol Dievenich, Permanent Deputy Secretary, Department of Defence, Thailand, and Satyajit Mohanty, Joint Secretary, Indian Ministry of Defence.
Discussion on the security environment of the Indo-Pacific region
Both sides discussed the security environment of the Indo-Pacific region and shared their perspectives on regional developments. They reaffirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region. The delegations reviewed the progress made in bilateral defense cooperation since the last dialogue. The discussions covered military-to-military contacts, capacity building initiatives, training exchanges, maritime cooperation and other areas of mutual interest. Defense industry cooperation between the two countries was also reviewed in the dialogue.
Agreed on promoting research and manufacturing
Both sides discussed opportunities to further deepen cooperation in defense manufacturing, research, innovation and capability development, so as to foster mutually beneficial partnerships between their respective defense systems. The delegations exchanged views on cooperation within regional and multilateral defense frameworks, including those led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Solution to common security challenges through dialogue and cooperation
They reiterated their commitment to strengthen practical cooperation and address common security challenges through dialogue and cooperation. The meeting concluded with discussions on future interactions and the future direction of bilateral defense cooperation. India and Thailand last year upgraded their bilateral relations to the level of formal strategic partnership.
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