AMN / NEWS DESK
During the 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue held yesterday in Bangkok, both nations agreed to strengthen cooperation across defence manufacturing, research, innovation, and capability development. Co-chaired by Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence, Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich, and India’s Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Satyajit Mohanty, the meeting provided a platform to review the complete spectrum of bilateral defence ties. Additionally, the two sides exchanged perspectives on pressing regional and global security issues of mutual interest.
The two sides discussed the evolving security environment in the Indo-Pacific region and exchanged perspectives on regional developments and reaffirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region. Discussions also covered the ongoing military-to-military engagements, capacity-building initiatives, training exchanges, maritime cooperation and other areas of mutual interest. They also exchanged views on cooperation under regional and multilateral defence frameworks, including Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-led mechanisms. Further, they reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening practical cooperation and addressing shared security challenges through dialogue and collaboration.